IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY DROP-KICKED A TODDLER IN WHAT YOU PERCEIVED AS SELF-DEFENSE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THE LEGAL IMPLICATIONS. GENERALLY, USING EXCESSIVE FORCE, EVEN IN SELF-DEFENSE, CAN LEAD TO LEGAL CONSEQUENCES. THE LEGALITY OF YOUR ACTIONS WOULD DEPEND ON THE SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES AND THE LAWS IN YOUR JURISDICTION.
IT IS ADVISABLE TO CONSULT WITH A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS THE INCIDENT AND YOUR POTENTIAL DEFENSES. DO NOT DISCUSS THE DETAILS OF THE INCIDENT ONLINE OR WITH ANYONE ELSE, AS THIS COULD IMPACT YOUR CASE.
FOR MORE DETAILED LEGAL ADVICE, CONSIDER REACHING OUT TO A PROFESSIONAL WHO CAN PROVIDE GUIDANCE BASED ON THE SPECIFIC FACTS OF YOUR SITUATION.