Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
minor hitting an adult
if a minor hits an adult can the adult defend himself?
Asked on 5/30/08, 5:32 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jacek W. Lentz
Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz
Re: minor hitting an adult
One always has the right to defend himself, minor, adult or martian. The question always is whether force used in self-defense was reasonable under the circumstances. If the force was excessive and disproportional to the threat, the defense will not work.
Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.
310.273.1361
www.lentzlawfirm.com
Answered on 5/30/08, 5:48 pm
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