Defence Series – Self Defence

Fights and conflict are often complicated. There may be an argument where both sides get physical with one another. While one person may be left with more serious injuries, this does not necessarily mean that the other party is in the wrong.

Sometimes there has been a history of violence between the two parties, and this context is critical to understanding how things have escalated. This is especially significant in relationships where one party has been subjected to family violence at the hands of the other party. If a significant incident then occurs, it is critical that this context is understood.

It may not be clear to police who is the true aggressor in a situation. The police may be told one version of events, or they may not be aware of the history of a certain relationship.