TSDTexan
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I haven’t read every state’s SD laws. Not even close. But of the several I’ve read, not once have I seen anything resembling who struck first. It’s a decent rule of thumb at best, especially with kids, but not much more than that. I’d be shocked to see someone get convicted of assault solely because they threw the first punch.
I can see it now...
“But your honor, he was running straight at me with a knife”
“But did you throw the first punch?”
“Well, yeah. I wasn’t going to let him stab me first.”
“Guilty!”
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