Self-Defense & Assault Charges (Penal Code 240 / 242 / 245)
Accused of Assault? How California Self-Defense Laws Protect You in Court In high-stress physical altercations—whether outside a downtown San Jose venue, in a road rage incident, or during a neighborhood dispute—police rarely see the entire picture. Arriving officers frequently arrest whoever appears least injured or whoever the other party points a finger at first. Being…