if a person was harassing you and hitting your car while u was waiting to leave a parking late and they moved infront of your car and you hit them. (there was a cop nearby who saw the harrasment from two men and only laughed about the situation) can you get any jail time, etc?
2007-05-25 05:31:36 · 11 answers · asked by ace30815 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Did the cop take a report?
Did the person you hit file a report?
Did you get arrested?
Is there a court case involved?
If the cop didn't arrest you and the men didn't file any charges or a report, then I'd say, "no".
If you answered, "Yes" to any of the question, I would recommend getting a lawyer to figure out your next step.
2007-05-25 05:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by lots_of_laughs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you said, "IF." it sounds like you are just being hypothetical... I hope... for your sake.
If so, then I would say that a better solution would be to lean on the horn and just blast it.
Also, if you have a remote key, press the "panic button" and let the horn alarm go off.
If you have a cell phone, call the police...
...just because 2 cops were nearby and laughing, doesn't mean they were observing you and laughing at your situation... they might have been looking in your direction and laughing or smiling at a conversation on the:phone, walkie talkie, radio...
2007-05-25 06:01:07 · answer #2 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe they will see it as self defense. lol I woulda hit them buttholes too. I myself dont blame ya. not even a lil bit but just tell the judge... they had me trapped in ... what else was I supposed to do? THey still m ight charge u for something but then again it might be thrown out. good luck
2007-05-25 06:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. It's still vehicular assault. The judge may choose to be lenient due to the circumstances, but you can absolutely get jail time.
2007-05-25 05:35:00 · answer #4 · answered by Athena 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and I hope for your sake you have the cops name that saw the whole thing as you said because you'll need him in court.
2007-05-25 05:39:54 · answer #5 · answered by Walkerfire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, if the cops that witnessed this take the side of the perpetrator, you are in some SERIOUS trouble.
2007-05-25 09:25:32 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have trouble buying this one. No cop would standby and laugh at this. Was this horseplay at a highschool possibly?
2007-05-25 06:00:48 · answer #7 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you comit any type of violence or assault, you can do time period. I'm sure the officer would testify that you were being harrassed, thus reducing your jail time(if you get any).
2007-05-25 05:39:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's all how you word it. you felt threatened and you were trying to escape. get a good lawyer
2007-05-25 05:42:46 · answer #9 · answered by whitebuffalo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, assault and if you left, hit and run!
2007-05-25 05:36:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋