It depends on where you live. In my country, it would be tossed as selfdefense, since its defined as defending self-integrity, honor, property, or family. That ham would have a hard time even filing a complaint, most police officers will refuse to waste time on that.  Usually, if you're forced to go to court, there will be a jury, and I don't think many people would be OK with child abuse. Even if you are found guilty, chances are you'll get community service and a fine.  So, yeah, there might be a chance of jail, but they're very slim, unlike that obeast.