Under Section 776.012, Florida Statutes, a person is justified in the use of non-deadly force in self-defense where the person reasonably believes that such conduct is necessary to defend himself or herself or another against such other's imminent use of unlawful force. There is no duty to retreat.

^ if they go w/a self-defense theory his lawyers will have to convince a jury that De'Andre REASONABLY believed he needed to punch that woman in the face to defend himself against her imminent battery. based on that video i dunno. i'd wanna hear the state's offer.