Lo scenario
A defendant asserts self-defense against an assault charge. The flowchart maps the sequential legal elements that must be proven for acquittal.
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Leggi le decisioni che ne stanno alla base.
01
Is there an imminent threat of unlawful harm?
02
Was the force used necessary and proportional?
03
Was the defendant's belief of danger reasonable?
04
Does a duty to retreat apply, and if so, was safe retreat possible?
Use this flowchart to structure legal arguments, evaluate evidence for each self-defense element, and identify weaknesses in the defense strategy.