Originally posted by: BigJ
Originally posted by: rudeguy
Originally posted by: Compudork
Originally posted by: rudeguy
He was being a jackass, but the other guy assaulted him first. Technically he was defending himself.
Technically he used excessive force. What exactly is defensive about hitting someone who is on the ground in the head with a skateboard, or kicking him while he's down?
making sure that he didn't get assaulted again
That's a bunch of crap. The guy was clearly in no position to retaliate after the first shot to the head. If you've ever been cold-clocked before, or have someone throw a cheap shot at you in a bar, you know the feeling. And this is with a skateboard no less.
Show that video to any jury and you easily have a conviction for assault and battery. Hell, you might even have a case for attempted murder.