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Does self-defense count if im pushed?

Asked on Nov 19th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Texas
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Mr. Richard Keith Oliver
Criminal Law Attorney serving Houston, TX at The Law Office of Rick Oliver
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Yes. If you were pushed before you committed an assault, you can claim self defense. It gets more complicated real quick, depending on the facts. But, that's the basic premise. 
Answered on Nov 21st, 2015 at 10:48 AM

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