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> I can happily punch a rapist committing the act I can't speak for the UK, but in the US punching someone that is committing an illegal act, however noble you
by uxp 13y ago
> I can happily punch a rapist committing the act
I can't speak for the UK, but in the US punching someone that is committing an illegal act, however noble your intentions to interrupt or stop the act, doesn't give you immunity to any civil or criminal charges raised by whomever you assaulted. You might have a pretty good defense for your actions, but you're not immune and you're not on the "right" side of the law.
- jevinskie 13y agoIn many states, the self defense laws DO protect the defender from civil and criminal cases brought by the assaulter. > A person is justified in engaging in conduct otherwise prohibited if he has legal authority to do so. http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title35/ar41/ch3.html http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title35/ar41/ch3.html
- nknighthb 13y agoYou misunderstand. uxp is referring to immunity from prosecution. The law you cite provides no such thing. In obvious cases, the person may not be charged, or a judge may dismiss the charges at the outset, but some cases of legitimate self-defense will inevitably go to trial for a jury to determine whether the person acted in self-defense or not.