Self-Defense
(n) Self defense is the action by which a person protects himself from any bodily harm arising out of an encounters or attacks from other person either by protecting him or by blocking the opponents advancement by a counter attack. Self defense is not a crime so accused may be tempted to show their action as self defense to escape punishment
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Now I am no lawyer, but the Steven Gerrard case troubles me. If he had been Joe Scouser from Sefton Park and whipped in three uppercuts to someone in a bar in Concert Square do you think he would have got off? No chance, this seemed to me like a case that even Lionel Hutz the dodgy Simpson's lawyer could have tied up. But no, it just goes to show that when justice is required, if you are a celebrity you are more 'equal' than others.
When will people realise that money, fame, and celebrity does not, and NEVER should put you above the law.
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