Legal Advice on Self Defense

Can I use a knife for self defense if someone older and bigger is attacking me inside a house so I can't escape? I can't fight

Asked in Kent, WA - February 20, 2013 21:42.

• Concealed Weapon
• Criminal Charges
• Criminal Defense
• Self Defense

Being charged with 120.00 and 240.26 however, I acted in self defense! Need help understanding my rights!

Asked in Astoria, NY - February 20, 2013 09:39.

Criminal Case: Home Invasions, Self Defense What's Allowed?

Asked in Seattle, WA - February 05, 2013 08:13.

• Criminal Charges
• Criminal Defense
• Deadly Force
• Self Defense

If someone who has abused you before spits in your face and you hit them opened handed is that considered self defense?

Asked in Mount Sterling, IL - May 07, 2013 17:16.

• Domestic Violence
• Self Defense

In the state of pennsylvania if i'm hate with a hair curling iron, is it consider a weapon?

Asked in Upper Darby, PA - March 19, 2013 17:51.

• Assault
• Criminal Charges
• Criminal Defense
• Self Defense

Is it illegal to have a knife in chicago with a blade of more then 2.5 inches and not concealed

Asked in Chicago, IL - March 07, 2013 23:40.

Is it illegal to carry or have a knife in Chicago, Illinois

Asked in Chicago, IL - March 07, 2013 13:07.

• Concealed Weapon
• Criminal Defense
• Possession
• Self Defense
• State, Local And Municipal Law

Can i use self defense in an agg. assault charge.

Asked in Malvern, AR - November 28, 2012 19:51.

• Aggravated Assault
• Criminal Defense
• Self Defense

Is it self defense when your spouse stabs you and in the ensuing battle one stabs the other and thatdies. is that self defense?

Asked in Long Beach, CA - December 29, 2012 20:01.

Have a question on self-defense. I had my life threaten and wanted to know if I can get into trouble if I carry

Asked in Baton Rouge, LA - January 08, 2013 11:02.