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Claiming Self-Defence After a Pub Altercation
Solicitor (speaking English) and 客户 (speaking French) talk through “Claiming Self-Defence After a Pub Altercation”. You interpret both ways — English into French, and French into English — one segment at a time, exactly as in the CCL test.
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Thanks for coming in, Mr Lefevre. Before we review the police statement, can you walk me through what happened outside the Hunter Hotel in Newcastle on Saturday night?
Il m'a bousculé devant le bar et il a levé le poing vers moi. J'ai eu peur qu'il me frappe, alors je l'ai repoussé pour me protéger.
Did he say anything threatening before he raised his fist, or was this the first physical contact between you two that night?
Oui, il a crié qu'il allait me casser la figure et il m'a insulté plusieurs fois avant de s'approcher. Je n'avais jamais eu de contact physique avec lui auparavant.
Under New South Wales law, self-defence must be a reasonable and proportionate response to the threat you faced. Pushing him once could support that argument, but repeated blows might not.
Je comprends. Je ne l'ai poussé qu'une seule fois, je ne l'ai jamais frappé au visage. Est-ce que cela va compter en ma faveur devant le tribunal ?
That single push will help your case. NSW Police will prepare a brief of evidence, and your matter is listed for mention at Newcastle Local Court next Thursday at ten thirty.
D'accord. Est-ce que je serai en détention jusqu'à cette date, ou puis-je rentrer chez moi en attendant l'audience ?
You've been granted conditional bail. You must not contact the other party or return to the Hunter Hotel until the matter is finalised in court.
Très bien, je respecterai cette condition. Y avait-il des témoins qui pourraient confirmer ma version des faits ?
Yes, the bartender and two customers gave statements to police. We'll request copies of those before your court date to strengthen your defence.
Merci beaucoup, maître. Je me sens rassuré de savoir que ces témoignages pourront m'aider devant le juge.
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