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Only as much force as is necessary to stop the assailant. In defending yourself or another you cannot use excessive force against an attacker. For example, you cannot take an attacker's life unless it is clear he will, by his actions, take yours or another's And you must be able to prove in a court of law that such force as was used was necessary, otherwise you can end up in prison for a long time. Also, after you have stopped the attacker with only as much force as necessary, you do not wait around and wait for him to get back up and start where he left off. As soon as he has been temporarily incapacitated it is your legal duty to try to find an avenue of escape. It would also help if there are witnesses who can testify that you had to take whatever action you took, and unless you know the person being attacked you may actually end up aiding the one who actually started the fight.
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Does Washington state have a self defense law?
In Washington State there is a self-defense argument (RCW 9A.16.020), which states when it is lawful to use force. This affirmative defense may be used when the defendant was preventing another from being injured by an assailant often referred to as "defense of others." There are other exceptions that involve detaining burglars and using force to subdue a mentally ill person from doing harm to themselves or others. An affirmative defense essentially allows the defendant to admit to the crime but also to explain the circumstances behind the event and to justify the use of force in their case.
When was Iceland Defense Force created?
Iceland Defense Force was created in 1951.
When did Earth Defense Force happen?
Earth Defense Force happened in 1992.
Acceptable use of force?
The use of force under the law is only acceptable when a person has deemed that in order to protect themselves they must use force for self defense.
When was Earth Defense Force created?
Earth Defense Force was created on 1991-10-25.
When was Lithuanian Territorial Defense Force created?
Lithuanian Territorial Defense Force was created in 1944.
When was Idol Defense Force Hummingbird created?
Idol Defense Force Hummingbird was created in 1993.
Who is the highest paid person in the department of defense?
i heard a rumor it was the head football coach of the Air Force Academy.
Is Judaism a pacifist religion?
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When was Prefectural Earth Defense Force created?
Prefectural Earth Defense Force was created on 1986-03-21.
Do you have the right to protect your self?
"Use of force is justified when a person reasonably believes that it is necessary for the defense of oneself or another against the immediate use of unlawful force. However, a person must use no more force than appears reasonably necessary in the circumstances."
What is the best weapon on Earth defense force?
Best defense ...MIND
