if a uniformed police officer came up behind me and grabbed my shoulder without saying anything and i strike him and take him down as a reaction should I have got in trouble?
This happened after a came back from bootcamp 19 years ago and just woke up wondering.
result? arrested for assult but later dismissed.
2007-11-28 00:45:13 · 5 answers · asked by DyrtByrd 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
woke up this morning and just crossed my mind.
2007-11-28 00:48:16 · update #1
Should you draw a weapon a fire it at a lost child that comes up behind you quietly looking for help?!
I'm glad the case was dismissed as the officer should have announced his presence...in my opinion...but maybe you should be a bit more careful before you start swinging!
2007-11-28 01:13:05 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
So, the case was dismissed. That's your answer. No reason why you should be forced to react positively to such an incident. Obviously, the court thought you had a reason to react suspiciously, and you did.
2007-11-28 00:49:09 · answer #2 · answered by skip742 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess would be exactly what you described -- arrested but later, charges dismissed when prosecutors realized what happened.
2007-11-28 00:50:08 · answer #3 · answered by Teekno 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can see them booking you, and also later dismissing the charge.
2007-11-28 00:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
But you didn't get in trouble. Charges were dropped.
2007-11-28 01:12:34 · answer #5 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋