Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa

i was involved in a bar fight

first an individual and i got into a verbal argument

the individual shoved me so i shoved the individual back

the individual then punched me repeatedly three times in the face

after the third punch i defended myself and struck the individual in the face with my right hand which had a drinking glass in

the glass broke and cut the individuals face which require medical attention

it has now been over a month and a half ago since the fight and the individual is charging me with assault with injury

are my actions considered in self defense?


Asked on 3/11/11, 7:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

You can argue that at your trial.

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Answered on 3/14/11, 7:19 am


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