Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

What level of force can you use against an elderly person in Florida who assaults you (grabs, touches, or strikes)?

If I knock his hand away, he might fall, break a hip, and die. Assume that I'm on my own property and he's trespassing.


Asked on 9/06/18, 7:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

You have the right to meet force worth an equal amount of force. His frailty is a consideration the police would look at so if you don't go farther than he did, you should be fine. You should probably talk to an attorney to be safe.

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Answered on 9/06/18, 7:29 am


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