MISSOURI — Twenty states have castle doctrines while even more have stand-your-ground laws but what constitutes legal self-defense can still vary across these states.
For Missouri, both the castle doctrine and the stand-your-ground law state, the law permits protecting oneself (or a third party, with exceptions) with deadly force should a person feel it is necessary. This “necessary” part, however, is often not made clear and warrants a breakdown of the terminology.
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Drought Minimal in Missouri, Major in Arkansas
The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows a major difference between the Missouri and Arkansas Lakes Region.
Area Police Department Warns of Another Scam
The Harrison Police Department takes to Social Media to warn of another scam.
CBCO Updates Tattoo Guidelines for Donors
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More Storm Chances Ahead
While the strongest storms missed the Lakes Region Wednesday, another two rounds of storms are possible over the next 48 hours.
