Think Like a Lawyer: Classic Case ChallengeIf someone hurts another person while defending themselves, are they always off the hook legally?70%Next Correct Incorrect You can use self-defense, but only if the force is appropriate and not excessive. If someone hurts another person while defending themselves, are they always off the hook legally? No, their response has to be reasonable. Yes, self-defense always makes it okay. Only if the other person had a weapon. Self-defense never counts as an excuse. 70%