In this episode we define assault and battery and discuss the legal theory of self-defense. We use historical examples of housewife threats and hair pulls, and analyze the physical altercation between Monique and Candiace from a legal perspective. We also discuss provocation, which is the notion that defendants are less culpable when they lose "self-control.” This sounds reasonable, but which losses of self-control merit the law's compassion? It’s complicated.
“Why don’t you have a piece of bread and maybe you’ll calm down a little.” Iconic advice from Kim Richards. Spoiler alert, Lisa Rinna does not eat a piece of bread, and Kim pushes Rinna over the edge.Do Rinna’s actions meet a basic legal definition of assault?
“Love and Light!” This hair pull got Jacqueline Laurita’s daughter a misdemeanor charge and $189 in fines.
