Seriously though. What kind of force can I get away with?
2007-09-06 04:38:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No. Don't even think about it.
That short cowboy fellow is really Chuck Norris.
No matter how good you are, someone is better, or has 4 friends.
2007-09-06 04:44:56 · answer #1 · answered by Darth Vader 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are defending yourself and/or a patron then you are actually legally protected from criminal prosecution.... Remember though that this would be determined by a police officer at the scene and he will be talking to witnesses, that's the initial phase. A lot of times policemen will arrest everyone involved and let he criminal courts decide who did what. Even if you are innocent (and found innocent) it does not mean that you will get your bail money and a retainer from a attorney back.
Also, be VERY aware, that you can be sued by anyone for any reason... Even if the criminal courts decide to drop it the person might sue you. This could get expensive and you can't predict how a jury would decide something like this. They might agree that force was necessary but the degree of force was too much... (or witnesses won't appear, etc.). It will probably never go to that extent (suing a bouncer.... I mean how much money would a bouncer have --but it has happened before) because they would rather sue the facility but just be aware.
Read FATBOY.... know how to restrain people instead of beating them up.
2007-09-06 04:49:45 · answer #2 · answered by cattledog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use as much force as neccessary to remove the unruly patron. You cannot punch, kick or any other type of strike. You can put a choke hold, arm bar, wrist lock or any other kind of restraining hold. Now, if you do strike, the patron can sue you and the establishment, but they rarely win those cases, unless you beat them so bad you hospitalize them. Just keep your cool, learn some restraining techniques and don't take the free drinks while working.
2007-09-06 04:52:30 · answer #3 · answered by FATBOY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a qualified privilege to use force in your job. Make sure you have good insurance, as you are going to be on the receiving end of lots of lawsuits. Cross the line and use unnecessary force (or deadly force except as an in-kind response) and say hello to the new wife.
2007-09-06 04:46:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking this question, the first thing you probably ought to do is check your insurance coverage. Because WHEN you get sued, you will want to know if you are indemnified by your employer and what is the scope of your indemnification. For example, are you covered for intentional acts? The answer is probably no, so proceed at your own risk.
2007-09-06 04:46:16 · answer #5 · answered by rollo_tomassi423 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only enough to remove them from the premises. Excessive force could get you a court date.
2007-09-06 04:44:47 · answer #6 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was a bouncer at one time for yrs. where i live you had to let them hit you first so it was self defense. then beat the crap out of them. try not to break any bones. check the law where you live to find out.
2007-09-06 04:45:55 · answer #7 · answered by cowboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful. You can only really grab someone and ask them to go. If you punch someone that person can press charges for assault.
Besides, why would you want to beat people?
Kinda twisted.
2007-09-06 04:44:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trial-and-error will educate you.
Then again, you will not be available to learn your answers.
2007-09-06 04:43:06 · answer #9 · answered by WO LEE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, your not "trained" for the job, and have no "prior"
2007-09-06 04:48:17
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experience. You better do a "stent" in Iraq first.