Leigh, that happens here too, depending on which state you are in. Where I live, the "victim" (the one originally perpatrating the crime) often sues the aggressors, stating they went beyond their means. Now, of course, the courts USUALLY dismiss these cases out of hand with adequate proof, stating that there wouldnt BE this situation without the original intended crime. But, sometimes, the anti-violence people want to solve everything with hugs...well, everything except the person defending himself/others. They are invariably labelled criminals...sometimes, the circular logic is scary.