Can someone help me out... I am looking for them, but they are no where to be found.
2007-06-17 04:55:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
What kind of self defense are you talking about?
The rule of thumb is that you have to prove that you did not respond with a higher level of response than was needed. You also have to prove that you felt imperiled and there was no other action that could (or as you percieved it) be taken. Others were not stepping in, you could not walk away, call the police etc.
An extreme example that has been tried in court many times. A guy breaks into you house at night and you shoot him..... you have to show that you had no other choice as in noway to detain him or have time to call the police. If you killed the guy his FAMILY could come back and sue you in civil court even if you had been cleared criminally by the police. Personally I would rather make short work of the person as at least I would know my family was safe regardless of what happened to me.
Now if it was just a fistfight or something. You would probably have to prove that they were seriously beating the snot out of you. You would have to prove that you were not acting aggressive or yelling prior to the fight and had no opportunity to walk away.
As in all things..... when in doubt talk to a lawyer.
2007-06-17 07:29:24 · answer #1 · answered by jackson 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes-if you go to www.legis.state.ia.us you can find current laws on Iowa self-defence. Depending on how you spell defence-with a 'c' or an 's' in it, it has a different meaning.
Type self defence in the search box and it comes up with google that will lead you to what you're looking for.
2007-06-17 12:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Defend yourself to the level above that which is used against you. You are safe then. If someone uses fist , grab a frypan or 2 by 4; A knife....use a gun.
Are you sure your talking self defence here? Your looking for them? Not them looking for you?
2007-06-17 12:23:17 · answer #3 · answered by reinformer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the state police in your area they can help the laws are very different in every area and change often. I think every one should have a concealed weapon permit I DO!
2007-06-17 12:03:03 · answer #4 · answered by CountryLove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good rule of thumb is if you are forced to defend yourself you have no choice.If you have have time to consider is this leagal you could probably avoid the situation.
2007-06-17 12:26:05 · answer #5 · answered by upforitupforitupforitupforitru 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This system teaches how to react to thiefs at home or in the street http://www.goobypls.com/r/rd.asp?gid=563.
It's the best and simples self defence program I found on the internet.
Regards
2014-09-08 08:04:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋