Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
assault/battery
What's my rights? I'm being charged with assault. He hit me first. I was protecting myself.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: assault/battery
Your rights are to legally defend yourself against the charges, whether criminal or civil. Witnesses and evidence are how you do it. If you need an attorney, and the matter is in SoCal, feel free to contact me.
Re: assault/battery
As others on lawguru have mentioned, self defense is a defense to assault. You also asked about your rights, and you do have the right to a lawyer in a court proceeding, and the right to see the evidence to be used against you, the right to confront and cross examine any witnesses against you, and the right to have 12 jurors decide whether or not you're guilty of "assault".
With any case alleging violence, it's a good idea to have an attorney. If you have any other questions, or want more information, please do feel free to email me, anytime, at [email protected]. Thanks again.
Re: assault/battery
Thats not much explanation of what happend. However, self defense is a defense to such a charge.
If you would like to get representation, please contact me to discuss.
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