Self Defense
" SELF DEFENSE" What is Self Defense? Self-defense is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm. It is a universally accepted principle that a person may protect themselves from harm under appropriate circumstances, even when that behavior would normally constitute a crime. In the United States legal system, each state allows a defendant to claim self-defense when accused of a violent crime, as does the federal government. The specific rules pertaining to self-defense vary from jur...