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Self-defense is one example of the legal defense of justification. Basically, it says "yes, I did it, but the law allows me to because of the particular circumstances"

Self-defense is allowed in almost any crime where force is used against another person (homicide, assault, battery, false imprisonment). It allows the victim (defendent on trial) to use reasonable and necessary force to stop an attacker from harming them.

2007-03-29 15:57:16 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1 1

If someone is choking you and you are on the verge of passing out, but then you feel around and grab a knife to stab him to make him get off of you, that is self-defense.

If someone broke into your house and is standing over you with a baseball bat and you shoot him, that is self-defense.

If you and someone else are struggling on the deck of a boat and it seems likely that you will fall in and get eaten by sharks, but you shove him overboard to be fish food instead, that is self-defense.

Any time when you are in serious danger and you avert that danger by injuring or killing your attacker, that is considered self defense.

2007-03-29 23:00:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 2

since this is not a federal law, it is left up to the jurisdictions of the state and counties, unless a federal crime has or may be committed. but to answer this question.... if you, your family,
anyone in the house, abode, shelter, vehicle, an enclosed space, that is in fear of inement danger to lose their own life, being a lawful citizen, they have the right to defend themselves to whatever measures are necessary.

2007-03-29 23:14:54 · answer #3 · answered by barrbou214 6 · 0 0

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