The thing is, many states (NH is one) have as the test for self-defense using violent means (and I'm afraid that includes stuff that leaves a damn bruise). The test is:
Were you afraid for your life?
You have to convince a jury of that. Otherwise, YOU are the criminal.
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Date: 2008-05-07 12:27 pm (UTC)The thing is, many states (NH is one) have as the test for self-defense using violent means (and I'm afraid that includes stuff that leaves a damn bruise). The test is:
Were you afraid for your life?
You have to convince a jury of that. Otherwise, YOU are the criminal.