Is this true, or can they do more or less when it comes to using physical force?
2007-03-20 20:39:03 · 3 answers · asked by Dan s 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The laws on self defense vary by state - so where you are makes a difference. Rather than get legal advice of this type on a system like this, you should consult a local attorney and/or a trade association that represents bar or nightclub owners.
That having been said, "equal force" is not generally the issue or standard in self defense.
2007-03-20 23:52:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The general rule for self defense is that you can only use as much force as is necessary to stop the attack, and that you cannot use a more lethal category of force than your attacker.
The broad categories are brusing (punches), bashing (sticks), cutting (blades), and firearms. So, you cannot use a stick to defend against someone who is barehanded, and cannot use a gun to defend against a stick.
Details vary based on relative size and physical strength, so a small person can use more of a weapon to even the odds when defending against a larger more powerful attacker.
2007-03-21 03:43:04 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
break eggs to make an omelet...3 egger.
2007-03-21 04:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋