QUESTION
Do I have a self-defense case if I was inside my home and she hit me first?
Asked on Oct 04th, 2016 on Criminal Law - Utah
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My soon to be ex-husband’s mistress came to our house and threw a shake in my face so I unleashed her on the cops who came. She said that she wanted to press charges on me. I ended up getting assault and disorderly conduct charges.
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As long as what you did was to protect yourself, you can claim self-defense. I would probably try to negotiate a lesser charge, and if that didn't work, go to trial.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2016 at 7:15 PM