Is it okay that I beat an autistic homeless man as self defense?
Why did you want to beat him?
He tried to attack me, I was defending myself.
Violence is not good but if you are defending yourself it is okay. Some people might judge you but others would understand.
I'm scared I might get caught.
Since you were just trying to defend yourself, just tell the truth and you should be fine. It's not illegal to use violence to protect yourself.