i was in a fight a few nights ago and the guy threw the first punch and i ducked then threw him the in street. my friend ran and pulled the other guy out of the way be cause it was a busy street and then called me an idiot for throwing the other fighter in the way of trafic.
what kid of trouble would i be in if he had gotten hit?
2006-09-06 17:30:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, you would have gotten into trouble. Not murder, but something called "involuntary manslaughter". Look it up.
2006-09-06 17:32:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have been hit with something like involuntary manslaughter unless you could prove that your actions in throwing him into the street were completely unintentional and that you were just reacting to the situation. In that case, it would just be an unfortunate accident. A good lawyer could have gotten you off the hook.
2006-09-06 17:36:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he was hit and killed - at the very lease "involuntary manslaughter" which basically means you didn't purposely intend to kill him, however it did happen.
If he was hit & killed and the street was very busy at the time -"manslaughter".
If he was struck but lived it could be "attempted murder", especially if they could prove that you knew the street was busy, and cars were traveling up & down the street.
For any of the above you're looking at prison time.
It's acceptable in the eyes of the law to defend one's self. To put that person in a situation where he could die is quite a different story.
2006-09-06 17:46:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, you could easily be looking at murder. In almost every state you have a duty to retreat from a fight. By choosing to fight, you made a conscious decision and are responsible for whatever the outcome is.
2006-09-06 17:35:44 · answer #4 · answered by seandashark 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could have been considered involuntary or voluntary manslaughter, or maybe not. It depends on the state, and whether the jury accepted the self-defense argument
2006-09-06 17:34:35 · answer #5 · answered by coragryph 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You would be libel for his death. You have not learned to walk away from a fight as yet?
Grow up before you end up spending time where you do not want to eg prison.
2006-09-06 17:34:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you go to jail and if you have martial arts background they can put you away longer. If they see it as an accident you won't get as much time. Also if you have military training you would be in more trouble.
2006-09-06 17:34:13 · answer #7 · answered by Cindy M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
alot! you threw him in traffic. after you ducked you should of just walked away . he didn't even hit you , he tried and missed?
2006-09-06 17:44:26 · answer #8 · answered by joy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Watch the movie Con Air and you'll see!
2006-09-06 17:32:40 · answer #9 · answered by Just a Girl 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Off to prison for you. Don't drop the soap !!
2006-09-06 17:33:50 · answer #10 · answered by blonde_and_blue71 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋