self defense

[Nero874]

I was reading through Black Belt Magazine and it was saying that a person might still be sued or criminally charged if he uses self-defense. Is this true?

- Under what circumstances could self-defense be used without the threat of being sued or criminally charged?

- What kind of legal trouble can I get into if one of the following happened where a guy comes to attack me out of the blue (to steal money for example):

1) My life is not threatened but I neutralize him without causing any real injuries

2) My life threatened (for example, he had a knife and was more than ready to use it) but I neutralize him without causing any real injuries

3) Life threatened and I killed the guy

4) Life not threatend and I killed the guy

5) Life threatened and I injured the guy permanently (for example, kicking him in the knee and breaking it and it will not heal right)

6) Life not threatened and I injured the guy permanently

If state law varies, I live in Ohio for your information.

the reason I ask is because I'm taking tae kwon do and my instructor emphasize quick and effective self defense methods even if it means killing a guy or injuring him permanently so I'm curious as to what would happen (in terms of legality) if this sort of thing happens (although I hope it won't).

 

[HomeGuru]

Bottom line is self defense to protect your well being.
I learned in martial arts to talk and walk away. But if I was attacked or prevented from walking away, then my legal defense is self defense.