What is the name of your state? California
My friend "Bob" got involved in a fight while while it was lunchtime at his high school. He was off campus at a nearby liquor store where he saw somebody who wanted to beat him up. Bob went up to the person and the person spit on him and scratched him. Bob fought back, leaving him with some injuries and let him walk off. The fight took place on the sidewalk by the store and many people saw it and most likely called the police. The school found out and an ambulance was even called over, the police also went to his house but he wasn't there at the time. He has no idea what the he is charged with, but most likely it is felony battery and assault.
I have a few questions:
Can he argue that it was out of self-defense?
What things should my friend tell(and not tell) the school/police?
Should he press charges?
My friend "Bob" got involved in a fight while while it was lunchtime at his high school. He was off campus at a nearby liquor store where he saw somebody who wanted to beat him up. Bob went up to the person and the person spit on him and scratched him. Bob fought back, leaving him with some injuries and let him walk off. The fight took place on the sidewalk by the store and many people saw it and most likely called the police. The school found out and an ambulance was even called over, the police also went to his house but he wasn't there at the time. He has no idea what the he is charged with, but most likely it is felony battery and assault.
I have a few questions:
Can he argue that it was out of self-defense?
What things should my friend tell(and not tell) the school/police?
Should he press charges?