In the state of PA, someone comes up to you in the hall and moves in front of you. He then throws his shoulder into you causing you to fly a few feet into a locker. He then laughs and walks away with his jock friends. If he keeps doing this can I press charges? Isn't this assault and battery? Can I press charges if it happens again?
2007-05-09 11:14:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
the cop standing only 20 feet away didnt even do anything he just pretended it never happend
2007-05-09 11:24:16 · update #1
is this at a high school?
if so, you report the incidents to your principal and by all means tell your parents or someone you can trust, if the incidents are regular.
if the guy becomes more violent you should report it to the police and if need be get a restraining order.
do not let this guy bully you, you can stand up for yourself by telling someone who has the power to stop these incidents.
no, these incidents and you describe them are not defined as assault and battery. they are bullying, and that should not happen to anyone.
please tell someone before that guy crosses the line and you really get hurt. you can go to the police and they will probably talk to the boys and to their parents.
if you feel threatened by all means report it to the police.
2007-05-09 11:24:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is assault, but not battery (aggravated assault) unless he causes an injury. Sure you can press charges if it happens again. Just be sure it's not only worth doing but necessary.
In some states, even touching you against your will is classified as assault, but don't expect the police or the courts to do anything about such a minor transgression.
Better to confide in your school advisor or a teacher, and after you have discussed it with someone at that level and know that you can count on them, then let this guy know that his actions aren't acceptable and won't be tolerated. If you judge him to be a hard case or a nut job, better let the police know too, and stay in the bright lights until the matter is resolved. You don't want to end up in the hospital.
2007-05-09 11:49:34 · answer #2 · answered by senior citizen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is asault and harrasment if he keeps doing it; in my jusrisdiction any unwanted touching is an assault even if it in slow motion.
I guess you are talking about a school situation, if a I were you I would report him first with the school officials then if nothing is done I'd do a police report you can also ask for a protective order. You don even have to wait to happend again to repport it, this guys keep on doing this stuff because they think everybody is afraid of them.
2007-05-09 12:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm it is technically battery, if he approaches you and threatens to hit you than you have assault and battery. but in this case, unless he really hurts you, you have a very small chance of walking away with a significant amount of cash. he would end up with a slap on the wrist.
2007-05-09 11:21:58 · answer #4 · answered by sage w 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
So if I spit on you you will not concepts because of the fact it won't injury you. you're invading somebody else's very own area with intent to do harm. Littering on an identical time. Did they ask you to sparkle bomb them? If not it is attack comparable to spitting on them is. Spitting on somebody is already considered attack. flow spit on a cop and notice how long you spend in prison. you're able to learn what the regulation states till now making stupid comments approximately something you of course comprehend not something approximately.
2016-12-11 04:59:26 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why wait until next time. Physical contact constitutes battery. Either report it to the Principal, or live with it.
2007-05-09 11:22:19 · answer #6 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you aren't hurt from that little push are you. If he keeps doing it maby take action but come on be strong! It's not like he took out a knife and cut one of your fingers off.
2007-05-09 12:28:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this assault. Report him to the police.
2007-05-09 11:22:37 · answer #8 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is actually battery, and depending on how old each of you are it may be aggraveted.
2007-05-09 11:21:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's typical high school junk. If the government starts legislating that, they're crazy.
2007-05-09 11:21:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋