Self defense means you use similar force. Bashing someone is not "similar" force. You need an attorney if the other party was injured.
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Self defense means you use similar force. Bashing someone is not "similar" force. You need an attorney if the other party was injured.
Don't break into people's homes.
Once you actually break into a house, all bets are off. This kind of thing looks really really bad to judges and juries because EVERYONE sees their home as a safe place and they do not like to be...
Aggravated assault is because you destroyed property over $500 bucks! You usually get aggravated assault if you attack someone with a weapon, "seriously" injure them (as in break their nose, arms,...
I think the major problem is that he broke his nose. If he has an injury, it becomes difficult. BUT a good defense attorney can get this down to disorderly conduct, which is a fine without a criminal...
In civil cases, they have to show actual loss. Grabbing someone's shirt (even if you tear it) is not going to equal the value of a house.
Filing a complaint against the other guy doesn't change your own charge, you will both be charged. But if you do file a complaint against your ex or the other guy, they will face charges of their...
Yes, it is legal to issue a summons even if you were not arrested at the site. But probable cause may be harder for the DA to prove.
Keep in mind that the other person's version of the story WILL be different from yours. If he really is that old, he might say you attacked him. Then, you might be charged.
You say you did not report it, but were there any witnesses? I'm surprised nobody reported this if it actually happened at work. If there were no witnesses, it wouldn't have mattered anyway as I...
This is one of those things that you have to talk to an attorney, it is really hard for people to give you advise without ALL the facts. When you talk to the attorney, your son needs to be 100%...
The "self-defense" defense is hard to use in PA, especially when you are participating in a fight and if you showed no signs of backing down. Almost impossible if you threw the first punch unless you...
While some use this tactic, it does not always work.
It may not always work, but charges will likely be filed on the second complaint if they are charged on the first. This still requires costly...
Here's what I've learned, so I'll share it with the other people on the forum. I was told that if someone presses a charge against you, you should press a charge against them, especially if it was a...