Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

Self Defense

I was slapped by a subject, in the face

and I felt threatened and I slapped back

in defense of myself. Am I justified?


Asked on 5/27/07, 9:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

: Self Defense

Your facts do not suggest where the threat existed and why you slapped back.

What you describe is merely one slap for another. Am I missing something?

Let me know.

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Answered on 5/27/07, 9:49 pm


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