This scumbag stole a lot of money from me and civalised methods of communication have failed. Can I be arrested if I break his nose / give him a black eye etc...(no permanant damage)?
2007-09-04 09:15:15 · 23 answers · asked by Beast from the East 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Hell yer!. It is ok for the scrum of this earth to steal, vandalise, mug you etc etc.....
But you try anything on them its your a*se thats thrown before a judge and fined/jailed!!
2007-09-04 09:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by claire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-10 03:41:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. These are classed as crimes against the person and include battery; assault occasioning grevious or serious bodily harm, common assault and are all criminal offences that could see you with a custodial sentence. They are listed under sections 18 and 20 of the Offences against the person Act 1861.
What good would him receiving a beating from you do anyway? Might make you feel better for a while but not going to get you your money back is it?
Why not try taking him to the small claims court, or if he did steal from you, report him to the police.
2007-09-05 00:39:23 · answer #3 · answered by Ms Eddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is an offence indeed several offences. If you merely beat him or threaten to beat him then it is Actual Bodily Harm. That carries a potential custodial sentence. If you draw blood or cause internal bleeding (black eye) then it can be Grievous Bodily Harm which carries a very heavy custodial sentence. Your reason for beating the scumbag would not provide you with a defence unless Mr Scumbag attacks you first in which case you can claim reasonable self-defence. I am a solicitor.
2007-09-04 10:13:15 · answer #4 · answered by Cyrus M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a criminal offense to beat someone up..........however, if it were in self defense, and that can be proven, then most likely no criminal charges will be filed against the person who beat up the other.
as for this person, try to contact the police, and file a complaint, charging that person with robbery, burgulary, or larceny, depending on circumstances and amount taken. you must be certain that this is correct person, and truthful. ...if so, these are all charges punishablewith jail time imposed. that should help. ...go to the plice, and don't take the law in your own hands, that never works out......is it worth risking your own freedom.. go to the cops- file/apply for crime victims assistance, and in most states, you can even recover the stolen money from the state anyway- so stay safe and go to the police
2007-09-04 09:31:35 · answer #5 · answered by jadonnia314 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can be arrested. It is illegal to try to collect debt in this manner. It is called battery in some states, assault in others, assault and battery in still others, and extortion in all because the purpose of the violence is to get money out of someone.
The sentences are very harsh. Even misdemeanor assault is punishable with up to a year in jail in most states. Extortion is both a Federal and a State offense, and I think the last time I looked you could get 20 years for that in my state.
Why don't you try pressing charges against him for the theft?
2007-09-04 10:11:40 · answer #6 · answered by the hump 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was once cornered by 3 men who tried to rob me. I could see at least one had a knife. I am a martial arts black belt but knew I could not beat 3 armed men. Don't believe the Kung Fu films! I was terrified and thought I was about to be killed or seriously injured. As I couldn't run I thought my only chance was to grab the nearest and hurt him badly to scare the other 2 off. I dislocated his collarbone. Then the Police arrived and arrested ME. The 3 were known local villians known to the Police. The cops sympathised with me but as I had no injuries I was charged with assault. The cop said if it happened again to bash my face against a brick wall. Never mind beat anyone up, you are not even allowed to defend yourself against 3 muggers with knives.
2007-09-04 09:48:04 · answer #7 · answered by Wunout O 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is assault. If he is harmed sufficenlty to need to go to the hospital it will add battery charges. And because you are specifically attacking him over a loss of money then it is a higher level felony than it would be if you just started a fight in the street. Attacking him would start at 2 years in prison and depending on his injuries could go as high as 12 years.
Try legal methods, specifically civil court, to recoup your monetary loss.
2007-09-04 09:29:02 · answer #8 · answered by arimarismacon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's Common Assualt at least, if not Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm.
If convicted, you have a violent offence on your record, which employers don't tend look kindly upon.
Sentence could be anything from a fine to custody, depending on the circumstances.
2007-09-05 09:52:48 · answer #9 · answered by purplepadma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you know the answer to your own question. You know you can't just punch someone out these days. Although, he may well deserve it.
You smack him up and you may lose your freedom on top of losing your money. This called a "double whammy".
Sorry. The lesson here is "stay away from scumbags".
2007-09-04 09:25:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
are you harmed to the point you can not function?
If civilised methods have failed try a legally way.
IF you continue down this route you will only end up in more trouble, is it worth it?
2007-09-04 09:49:56 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋