Self Defence to Aggravated Assault
My question involves criminal law for the state of: British Columbia
In summary:
Drunken belligerent man following girl on street. She knows him. Tells him multiple times to stop following her. She gets upset because hes slurring and making her feel uncomfortable. She says stop following me or ill punch you. He grabs arm and she turns and hits him. He falls backwards. He hits head on pavement. Rushed to hospital. Blood on brain. Has operation. Survives. Girl charged with aggravated assault. Will she be able to plea self defence? Its important she not have a criminal record for her work.