If some one is in your face and acts like he is about to sucker punch you is it legal to hit him first in NY

Question

in NY state also for any cops who would you prob arrest if i told you what is in the title and what if he had freinds who lied for him like at a party? or would you not arrest anyone

Answer 1

If he is in your face it is your obligation to walk away.  If he pursues you and attacks...you hit him, he hits you, most likely you will both be arrested.  We would then let the juries decide.  And sorting out what people at a party are saying...depends on their attitudes.

Answer 2

Depends on the degree of "Threat" or "Eminent Danger" you feel.

Answer 3

no

Answer 4

If you feel like you're about to get hit, then it's not a sucker punch.  Throw the first punch and you'll get arrested for starting it.

Answer 5

its not legal to hit anybody for any reason even if they hit you first so the answer is no