friend in coma

What is the name of your state? PA

My friend started a fight with me when we were out partying over the weekend. He hit me first and when I hit him back I knocked him out. When he hit the ground he hit his head on the pavement. He is currently in a "drug induced" coma. What should I do to protect myself since this was accidental and i was defending my self? thanks.

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by needLEGITadvice

What is the name of your state? PA

My friend started a fight with me when we were out partying over the weekend. He hit me first and when I hit him back I knocked him out. When he hit the ground he hit his head on the pavement. He is currently in a "drug induced" coma. What should I do to protect myself since this was accidental and i was defending my self? thanks.

**A: I think you should move to Mexico under an assumed alias.

[teflon_jones]

Have the police files charges against you yet? Because that may be coming. I'd retain the services of a lawyer if I were you to protect myself.

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by teflon_jones

Have the police files charges against you yet? Because that may be coming. I'd retain the services of a lawyer if I were you to protect myself.

**A: and why would YOU need to be protected? Oh yeah, I forgot.

does anyone have any technical advice

[gryndor]

Originally Posted by needLEGITadvice

does anyone have any technical advice

I'm sorry, I don't think anyone here helps agressors who make really stupid decisions. It's your fault your "friend" is in a coma. Did walking away from him even occur to you?

Gryn

i did walk away after he slapped me the first time. but when he came back at me and i pushed him away he punched me. and i dont care what you say because many people in my shoes would have hit him back. i was protecting myself

[Happy Trails]

Originally Posted by needLEGITadvice

i did walk away after he slapped me the first time. but when he came back at me and i pushed him away he punched me. and i dont care what you say because many people in my shoes would have hit him back. i was protecting myself

Were there any witnesses?

[ellencee]

needLEGITadvice
You were not protecting yourself; you were retaliating. There is huge difference. Protecting yourself means running away, seeking help; retaliating means punching him back and that is what you did.

I know you are afraid of prosecution and/or being held liable for his medical expenses and other damages. You are wise to be afraid. If he dies, you may find yourself in prison for a long, long time. If he lives, you may be paying him for a long, long time.

EC