Comments on: What is the line between self defense and assault?

By: magnolia_76

magnolia_76 — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:56:00 +0000

? If someone swings at you, even if they miss you can then defend yourself.

"A defendant is entitled to use reasonable force to protect himself, others for whom he is responsible and his property. It must be reasonable."

* Self-defensive is allowed when one fears being assaulted with consequences of serious harm or death.
* The level of response must match the threat, not exceed it.
* The person about to take defensive steps has a duty to warn if it would seem to do any good.
* One has the duty to retreat from assault if possible.
* Use force, especially deadly force, only as a last resort.
* If a “victim” uses excessive force they become the aggressor.
* Force becomes excessive when it exceeds that needed to assure one’s own safety
* The more you know about self-defense the more responsible you have to be in its application.

By: T W

T W — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:56:00 +0000

being assaulted or have the fear (as seen by a reasonable person) that an assault is immenent or that bodily harm or death may have resulted if no action were taken.

By: ?Ädam?

?Ädam? — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:56:00 +0000

You can hurt them enough for you to get away. If you knock em in the face and they swing again punch him back. If you punch him in the face and he falls on his ass then you get away. If you hop on him and mess him up some more your assaulting himi.

By: Freckle F

Freckle F — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:56:00 +0000

-he should probably hit u first
-more or less
-yes
-yes
-as soon as they do

By: elliefoster@rocketmail.com

elliefoster@rocketmail.com — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:56:00 +0000

If he swings first and then tries to again if you hit him it would be defence. You cant hurt the person if he hits anyone else because its SELF defence. it doesnt matter whos house your in but if they break into your house without permission you can hit them. it helps if there are witnesses

By: Sarah F

Sarah F — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:56:00 +0000

Once there is an objectfiable defense in the name of if there is no hands on the throat of the offender then if there is a police report

By: Lexi Z

Lexi Z — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:56:00 +0000

just hit them hard once and show em' not to mess with u.

By: oldmarine08

oldmarine08 — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:56:00 +0000

Self Defense is Defending yourself
Assualt is taking the offensive

By: SHIRLEY D

SHIRLEY D — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:56:00 +0000

Fighting is a participatory event. As defined in a legal context, it is "mutually agreed upon combat."

That means you are actively engaged in the conflict. *and* your are half the reason that it escalated.

The working definition we use is: Using whatever means necessary to quickly end a situation that offers you grievous bodily injury.

In short, self-defence is only oriented towards one thing: ending an immediate physical threat. How you go about it is a multi-layered strategy that far supercedes simple physical application.

By: FaZizzle

FaZizzle — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:56:00 +0000

Self defense would be if you or someone close to you were attacked and you reacted.

However, you must FIRST attempt to get the police (dialing on a cell phone, yelling "9-1-1!" at the top of your lungs, etc) to show that you aren't just a bully. Next, you should react only to the point when the attacker is no longer a threat. Don't beat him to a pulp – get him to the point where you can get him down to the ground and can gain control of the situation.

To prove it in court, you must prove that the attack would NOT have eased had you removed yourself from the situation.

Legally, here are the steps:

1) Check out the situation – can you just remove yourself from the environment (i.e. leave)?
2) If not, call 9-1-1 or attempt to get someone to do so.
3) Do not BEAT THE GUY TO A PULP. You want to give him as little bruising or beating as possible. This isn't about revenge. If you beat him up, then you went from self defense to assault.
4) Gain control of the situation and again get the police.