2007-07-11 04:02:28 · 17 answers · asked by MSz. SLiM 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Disorderly Conduct, possibly Battery.
2007-07-11 04:40:19 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No Assault (unless the gun appears to be an actual firearm, then it is an aggravated assault in most states).
Certainly Battery (since almost anyone would consider being squirted without their consent an "offensive touching").
Potentially some minor misdemeanors such as reckless conduct, breach of the peace, etc..)
Any driving offenses you commit while committing the "driveby"
2007-07-11 11:45:16 · answer #2 · answered by Ga Prosecutor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The actual terminolgy for the crime committed depends on what State you are in. It would more than likely be classified as some type of assault.
With driveby shootings common throughout the country other laws might have been enacted that I am not familiar with. What seems like a cute prank to you might turn out to be more than you bargained for....
2007-07-11 11:07:42 · answer #3 · answered by RETIRED 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live, but battery and menacing jump immediately to mind. Individual cities, counties and states will have a whole list of other crimes that will apply as well. Also on the civil side you can be sued for Battery, Assault (threatening someone with bodily harm) intentional infliction of emotional distress, plus whatever else is on the books in your area.
2007-07-11 11:09:05 · answer #4 · answered by New Dog Owner 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would all depend on what the person felt when you pointed the water gun and fired. If their perception was that you had a real gun and were fixing to shoot them, then it would be aggravated assault (felony). At the least it would be simple assault, because you put fear in them by your actions. If I rob a bank with my finger in my jacket pocket, it is still armed robbery, because that is what I portrayed, therefore people feared for their safety.
2007-07-11 11:39:25 · answer #5 · answered by ARCop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened a few years ago where I reside.
If the pedestrian thought it was a REAL gun, you could be facing attempted murder/felony assault with a deadly weapon; at minimum, disorderly conduct & public nuisance (misdeameanors).
2007-07-11 11:12:45 · answer #6 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably nothing since it was a water gun. It's just a stupid prank that many people do. You may get slapped in the face for doing that.
2007-07-11 11:24:12 · answer #7 · answered by Yahoo Man 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably simple assault, I think here in Texas it is a misdomeaur. (I know that is not spelled right). However if there is intent to harm such as doing that while someone is driving then that would probably a felony with some prison time
2007-07-11 11:19:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to keep busy working or doing something productive than what you're thinking because Yes, you'll be charged and put in jail.
2007-07-11 12:21:18 · answer #9 · answered by Richard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um... Stupidity, perhaps? Or even incompetency? *squirt* Fortunately neither is an actual criminal charge, or half the world's population would be in jail right now.
2007-07-11 11:06:43 · answer #10 · answered by Richard S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋