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Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl
I'd like to think so, but that is not legally the case. Don't take my word for it, see whether or not he gets charged with anything. More importantly, see if he gets convicted of anything. My guess is that neitehr will take place. [/quote}
I hope not, because that could be a mitigating factor in an assault case, though he could still be charged with public intoxication. Again, my guess is that he will be convicted of neither. If he were to be convicted of assault the charge would likely include public intoxication, and if he's found innocent of assault the verdict could be used to indemnify him against "Public Intoxication", which, in as few words as possible, requires disruption of the peace. What that means is something else entirely.
That's our justice system at work, AVG. All it takes is a good lawyer and some creative interpreation of creatively interpreted indecipherable law to make anything legal, but you know that already, don't you?
It is a sad state of affairs, my friend.  |
It is assault hands down. Even the very act of a husband grabbing his wifes wrist in the same manner as this Rep did is enough for an arrest.
Look at it this way. If I walked up to you and whacked your phone or camera out of your hand it will be considered assault. Can't chalk it up to just having a bad day.