Legal Question in Criminal Law in Missouri
If a man threatens me with a hammer while getting out of his truck and I kick the door closed on his leg cause I don't have a weapon and trying to defend myself is that consided assault or self defense
Asked on 4/07/16, 4:50 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith
LawSmith
What qualifies as self defense, us very fact specific. With the few facts you provided, the best answer is that it could be assault. If you have been accused of something, you should consult directly with a defense attorney, in your area, soon.
Good luck
Answered on 4/09/16, 11:48 pm
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