Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

assult

what recourse do you have if someone enters your home and assults you, then presses charges against you for assult


Asked on 4/22/08, 10:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Daniel Dismuke Daniel K. Dismuke, Attorney at Law

Re: assult

You will want to hire an attorney but it sounds like you may have a self-defense defense. In addition, putting off this trial may be beneficial as the Ohio legislature is currently discussing what is sometimes called the "Castle Doctrine" which would strengthen you defense and protect you from potentially being sued in the future.

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Answered on 4/29/08, 3:09 pm


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