Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania
Simple assault
A person willingly came to my property and would not leave, we had a verbal argument then got physical, the person was injured during the fight, she filed charges against me for simple assault, harassment. I felt I had to defend myself. Would I be found guilty for these charges, It was a mutual physical fight.
Asked on 5/07/07, 9:24 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Gibson
John W. Gibson, Esquire
Re: Simple assault
It isn't possible to answer your question. Generally, if the person came onto your property as a trespasser you may use reasonable force to eject them. What we cannot know from your question is whether the force that you used was reasonable.
Answered on 5/07/07, 10:07 am
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