Defense of Others

Defense of others is a legal principle allowing a person to use reasonable force to protect someone else from harm or imminent danger. It recognizes that individuals have the right to intervene when they see another being attacked or threatened. The force used must be proportionate to the threat and necessary to prevent harm. This defense can justify actions that might otherwise be considered assault or battery if they are aimed at defending someone else within reasonable limits. It emphasizes acting in good faith and with a genuine belief that intervention is necessary to stop harm.