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It really isn't too hard to find, if you bother to look. HyogaRott Send a noteboard - 12/07/2013 11:41:35 PM

If you are going to disagree with an assertion, try researching first, it is possible that the other person has at least some idea what they are talking about. The link touches upon what we are discussing briefly in the last paragraph under "Imperfect Self-Defense." Laws vary state to state, knowing what the specific laws are in your state is what I would label a "good thing" Especially if you have taken ANY type of "combat" training.

I'm not just pulling things out of thin air and waving them around hoping nobody calls me on it and makes me look like a fool.

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this is another, more detailed link
http://www.armfor.uscourts.gov/newcaaf/digest/IIIB17.htm

google "self defense claim after attacking someone"

Self-Defense Overview
This message last edited by HyogaRott on 12/07/2013 at 11:45:40 PM
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