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Can You Claim Self-Defense If You Started the Fight?

At Summit Defense Criminal Attorneys, our team often handles cases where the right to self-defense comes into question. If you started a fight but later needed to defend yourself, you might worry you have no legal protection. The short answer is that you may still be able to claim self-defense, even if you were the […]

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