Self Defense Legal Clarification

Summary

In Michigan, self-defense can be a valid defense if you reasonably believed that force was necessary to protect yourself or another. The threat must have been immediate and present, you must not have been the aggressor, and the force used must have been proportionate. Restitution TBD at sentencing means compensation for harm caused will be determined at sentencing. Killebrew of no further up front jail w/ Probation term likely refers to a Killebrew agreement where jail time is exchanged for probation. Court accepts; DNA ordered means the court agrees with the terms and has ordered a DNA test. Info rec.; Ref to probation means information received and referred to probation. Sentencing 06/24/24 is your sentencing date.

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Lansing
Hi ****, it seems you're located in Lansing. Could you please elaborate on the specific legal issue you're encountering?
I’m going to court for assaulting someone with a weapon for protecting my girlfriend from the dude I assaulted
Hello ****, in Michigan, self-defense can be a valid defense if you reasonably believed that force was necessary to protect yourself or another. However:
- The threat must have been immediate and present.
- You must not have been the aggressor.
- The force used was proportionate.
Do you have a lawyer?
I wasn’t the aggressor a man was beating on my girl friend
Hello ****, it's crucial to gather all evidence supporting your claim of self-defense. This can include your girlfriend's testimony, any witnesses, or surveillance footage. It's highly recommended to consult with a lawyer to guide you in this case.
In my court case it Saids something I don’t understand can you break it down for me
Of course, ****. Could you please specify what exactly in your court case document you are having trouble understanding?
What does this mean
Hello ****, I'd be glad to help clarify legal language for you. Could you please provide the specific statement or section from your court case document that you're having trouble understanding?
RESTITUTION TBD AT SENTENCING; KILLEBREW OF NO FURTHER UP FRONT JAIL W/PROBATION TERM; COURT ACCEPTS; DNA ORDERED; INFO REC.; REF TO PROBATION; SENTENCING */*/*
Hello ****, let's break down the terms you provided:
- "Restitution TBD at sentencing": Restitution (compensation for harm caused) will be determined at your sentencing.
- "Killebrew of no further up front jail w/ Probation term": Likely refers to a Killebrew agreement where jail time is exchanged for probation.
- "Court accepts; DNA ordered": The court agrees with the terms and has ordered a DNA test.
- "Info rec.; Ref to probation": Information received; referred to probation.
- "Sentencing */*/*": Your sentencing date is set for June *, *.
No further upfront jail with probation terms
Hello ****, "No further upfront jail with probation terms" likely means that the court has decided you won't serve any more time in jail upfront, but you will be on probation for a specified period. It's important to consult with a lawyer to understand the full implications.