Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
Can i use force agianst a minor if that minor were to assault me?
Asked on 6/02/10, 6:48 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Mark Storm
Law Office of Mark Storm 916-739-8552
No. Self defense is against adults only. If you are being picked on by a minor, then you have to just take it. ;)
Answered on 6/02/10, 9:56 pm
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
You have the right to defend yourself against an ongoing attack regardless of the age of the assailant. But you may use only as much as is reasonable under the circumstances. For example, you can't shoot him if all he's doing is hitting you.
Answered on 6/02/10, 10:02 pm