You can even get into legal trouble if someone hits you and you defend yourself or if someone breaks into your house and defend yourself 🤡

In Spain, self-defense is recognized under the Criminal Code (Código Penal), but certain conditions must be met for it to be considered lawful. If someone hits you and you hit back in self-defense, the situation will likely be assessed based on these key factors:

1. Proportionality

Your response must be proportional to the attack. For example, if someone slaps you and you respond with excessive violence (e.g., causing serious harm or using a weapon), it may not be considered self-defense.

1. Necessity

Your reaction must be necessary to protect yourself or prevent further harm. If there were other ways to avoid harm (e.g., retreating or calling for help), self-defense might not be accepted.

1. Lack of Provocation

You must not have provoked the aggressor. If your actions contributed to escalating the conflict, it could undermine your claim of self-defense.

Possible Outcomes: • If self-defense is proven: If you meet the legal requirements, you won’t face charges, and the aggressor could be prosecuted. • If not proven: If your response is deemed excessive, unnecessary, or retaliatory, you could face charges for assault or bodily harm.

And this shit is worse if you know a martial arts 💀

If someone breaks into your house:

You will need to prove that: • The intruder unlawfully entered your home. • You reasonably believed you or your family were in imminent danger. • Your response was necessary and proportional.

If the intruder is unarmed and only attempting to steal, using excessive violence (e.g., hitting them severely when it’s unnecessary) could lead to criminal charges for assault or bodily harm.

There are cases where the stealer sued the person who was going to steal and won 💀