2007-01-16 05:44:10 · 16 answers · asked by Jessieboogie 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Depends on your local state and county laws, but I've seen it charged as either a violation or a misdemeanor. Sometimes the actual charge is "harrassment," or something like that.
And if you spit on a cop, charges can be more severe.
2007-01-16 05:48:13 · answer #1 · answered by Lily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In short, yes it is illegal depending where you live and yes you can be sued for it...Keep in mind that most states in recent years have adopted criminal statutes pertaining to battery by bodily waste or bodily fluids...And anyone can sue just about anyone else for anything..civil requirements are much less stringent than criminal..So keep your fluids to yourself....
2007-01-16 05:52:15 · answer #2 · answered by udontneed2know 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both adverse events can effect the offender. The one spitting might also get his chops busted.
2007-01-16 05:50:20 · answer #3 · answered by david42 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most jurisdictions, spitting on someone with intent of malice is considered a misdemeanor assault.
2007-01-16 05:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by voodooprankster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In some states it is considered assault and you could go to jail for doing it.
2007-01-16 05:51:32 · answer #5 · answered by timtylersmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think you can be sued but it isn't a nice thing to do.
2007-01-16 05:49:45 · answer #6 · answered by hunter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! It is battery by bodily fluids.
2007-01-19 03:29:56 · answer #7 · answered by BONNI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be arrested and charged with Battery. If you have HIV or AIDS thatr can be considered a deadly weapon and you will go to jail for a long time.
2007-01-16 05:49:10 · answer #8 · answered by Michael R 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
in some states spitting on or at someone is assault.
2007-01-16 05:57:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person can sue for anything (that doesn't mean that they will win) that they want to.
2007-01-16 05:49:54 · answer #10 · answered by joevette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋