Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Maryland

Is there a "Law" in Maryland saying that children cannot defend themselves in school? An Assistant Principal in telling my wife that a "Law" exists in reguards to this issue. What rights do children have?


Asked on 1/22/10, 12:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Karnazes New York Offices of Elizabeth Karnazes

If you mean by using physical violence instead of running away from the threat if possible, yes. You have to try to avoid the attack and it that fails you cab defend yourself with reasonable force. Just run, much safer. Good luck!

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Answered on 1/28/10, 2:48 pm


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