Self-Defense Is a Defense to an Allegation of Both Assault

question 12

True/False

Self-defense is a defense to an allegation of both assault and battery.

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Definitions:

Mediation

A form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party helps disputants reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

Negotiation

The process of discussing and reaching a mutual agreement between parties with differing needs or perspectives.

United States Supreme Court

The highest court in the United States, with ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases that involve a point of federal law.

Writ of Certiorari

An order issued by a higher court to a lower court to send up the records of a case for review, often used by the U.S. Supreme Court to select cases.