Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

If a guy cut a friend with a razor blade and you hold them back is that defense of others? And if the guy who cut him can he be charged with assalt with a deadly weapon or force?


Asked on 5/17/12, 12:45 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Theresa Hofmeister Theresa Hofmeister, Attorney At Law

this sounds like a homework assignment? If not, post with more details of what actually happened in real life. Good luck!

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Answered on 5/17/12, 5:56 am
Peter Tuann Law Office of Peter Tuann

Your defense is self-defense. The attacker with the razor blade will be charged with assault with a deadly weapon.

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Answered on 5/17/12, 8:17 am


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