Blog: Assault Defense

Can You Claim Self-Defense if You're Charged With Assault in Pennsylvania?

Oct 29, 2026

An argument gets heated, and the other person suddenly pushes or tries to hit you. You react because you believe you need to protect yourself. But when the police get involved, you're the one facing assault charges. Now you're left wondering how defending yourself could lead to criminal charges, especially when the other person started the confrontation. In Pennsylvania, self-defense can be a valid defense to an assault charge. But just because someone threatened or...