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I disagree because it's a fact. The "Castle Doctrine" at common law is exactly what Massachusetts has: an affirmative defense.Read C. 278 S. 8A again. It is an AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE . . . your attorney has to defend you by pointing out why you should NOT be convicted!! To me (others disagree) this s a far cry from a "castle law" where the person's home is their castle.
The criminal and sometimes even civil immunity some states provide is something much better.