defend themselves against a police officer when the feel physically threaten?
and does a bodyguard have the right to defend his/her client from a police officer?
2007-12-04 11:40:11 · 5 answers · asked by Jak 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In Missouri, you may defend yourself against excessive force (provided that the force is ACTUALLY excessive... saying "I THOUGHT It was excessive" won't cut it.)
You may not, however, lawfully use force to defend yourself against an arrest, even if the arrest is unlawful.
2007-12-04 11:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by Citicop 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have no viable rights.
The police would have to admit that they were wrong.
It's a matter of doing what is right. Win the fight and lose the case.
2007-12-04 13:36:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it could probably be argued either way, but i would suggest NOT trying it, and i live in canada
2007-12-04 11:48:32 · answer #3 · answered by Clay H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sure, but it is going to result in charges or worse - injury or death.
2007-12-04 11:43:33 · answer #4 · answered by Barry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
2007-12-04 14:58:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋