If I am in my car and someone walks out to me from a building and threatens me, is it ok for me to fight them there and then. I know it may not be a good idea, but whats done is done. So, what is the consequence if I get in my car after I hit him a few times and drive away. I will doubtfully see them ever again. Yes they probably reported my plates, no i did not know this person. Can i just deny everything. Yes there were witnesses but doubtfull they saw much.
2007-12-26 17:26:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you were not in the wrong, then there can be no harm in being honest.
If you lie, you make yourself look guilty...the odds are that SOMEONE there will be able to identify you.
2007-12-26 17:30:28 · answer #1 · answered by Citicop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use force if they posed some sort of physical threat to you. If the threat was only verbal, and you didn't have any reason to feel that it would become physical (like they showed you a weapon), then if you attack them first you are guilty of assault and/or battery.
2007-12-26 17:33:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bubba is waiting for you..
2007-12-26 17:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by Ditka 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assault and battery!
2007-12-26 17:34:48 · answer #4 · answered by Wounded Duck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋