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Criminal Law
C
ASE: 4
You Be the Judge!
You Be the Judge!
Case 4:
Dont Mess
With My
Friends
People v. William D.
The "Defense of Others" Defense
OBJECTIVE
To understand the use of "defense of others" as a
defense to the charge of assault and battery in a
school fight.
TOPICS COVERED
Assault and Battery
Defense of Others
Reasonable Force
For Evaluation Purposes Only