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Federal Prisoner’s Criminal Assault Conviction Reversed; Entitled to Raise Self-Defense

Federal Prisoner's Criminal Assault Conviction Reversed; Entitled to Raise Self-Defense

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has held that a California federal district court failed to properly define the elements of a claim of self-defense when a prisoner was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of contraband ...

 

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