Which one is guilty of assault?

[BmorePat87]

(07-12-2015, 10:17 PM)Devils Advocate Wrote: He broke free because he pummeled him. He pummeled him again because he reached for his equalizer. 


The private security guard can't act under the law in manners LEO's can. And neither may accost you without identifying themselves or probable cause. Furthermore, the guard has no right to assault the bald guy with a weapon ( the lanyard ) then attempt to upgrade the weapon to a gun. You guys are funny. But its sad. 

This is no way different than if I attempted to remove your wallet from your person. You have every right to defend your property. 

He punched him once and broke free. That's fine.

That law protects him up to that point.

He then charges him and starts swinging. At this point, he is assaulting and not defending himself.