Rclay wrote:Rfenst. Does it matter that he went looking for him or at the point of turning around is that a difference maker?
Seems like whoever makes first physical contact is atleast guilty of assault.
I don't think it LEGALLY matters that he went looking for him, unless he had the intent to fight or hurt him. Theoretically, he could have started the fight and if T responded with out of proportion so as to endanger Z's life, Z had the right to shoot him. Remember, these are technical and theoretical answers to your question. they could work when Z moves for dismissal of the charges, but not go over too well in trial.
Remember, Z's testimony appears to be that he was looking for T, lost sight of him and was returning to his vehicle when he was attacked. If true, he was not even pursuing him any more...