i was aguing with my friend that if you speet on some one face that is a crime,but he was saying that speeting on some one face is not a crime so i will like to know if i was right or wrong,thanks.
2007-11-08 18:14:10 · 4 answers · asked by hamid b 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Spitting on someone is unjust vexation and it is a criminal case under the Penal Law.
2007-11-08 20:42:18 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spitting on someone is considered as battery. Even though spitting on someone isn't likely to cause bodily harm it's still unwanted physical contact.
"Assault refers to a threat of violence. This threat may be plainly stated, or implied by a person's actions. Battery is an actual violent act which causes physical harm. Assault and battery covers acts that range from spitting and slapping to inflicting serious injury."
2007-11-09 02:43:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They might be able to get you on disorderly conduct, though I'm not too familiar with those details. I know that it would likely only be a misdemeanor offense, if any at all, so no jailtime.
2007-11-09 02:24:53 · answer #3 · answered by Mike G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is considered assault.
2007-11-09 02:17:01 · answer #4 · answered by Randirion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋