Yea, that's how it works.

Self defense is level 0 of a functioning judicial system.

Perhaps you get a lawyer to do it for you, but if you cant defend yourself, you are not operating in the most basic system of law.

It's similar to a place where silent protest is outlawed, and therefore you are mandated to vote.

He has not been convicted, and yet he is dying in there. Just a concidence right?

Other thread: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23513669