QUESTION
Is it illegal to bite the tongue of someone who is raping you?
Asked on May 21st, 2015 on Criminal Law - Washington
2 ANSWERS
Thomas Edward Gates
No, reasonable force is permitted.
Answered on May 26th, 2015 at 1:41 PM
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You can use whatever force is reasonable and necessary to defend yourself from physical harm. So, depending on the circumstances, biting someone's tongue could absolutely be legal.
Answered on May 26th, 2015 at 12:14 PM