Self-Defense

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This paper explains that there are important stipulations and limitations that define the allowable limits an individual may approach when faced with the option of self-defense. It looks at how crossing over these limits can make the difference between being a justified victim and an outright criminal.

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"Interestingly, the mere threat of force is not sufficient to allow forceful self defense if there are measures one can take to prevent the attack without force. This can include quickly locking a door, running away, or taking other avoidance measures. Further, if these measures are not sufficient to protect one against an attack (on one's person or property), one may use only enough force to repel the attack. In specific this is important because if, after the attack has been repelled, one continues to aggress against the assailant, the victim may become the unlawful aggressor."

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