How to get arrested

[Bill Mattocks]

Man whips out ‘nunchucks’ in open door dispute in Hobe Sound

Man whips out ‘nunchucks’ in open door dispute in Hobe Sound
OFF THE BEAT
Will Greenlee , will.greenlee@tcpalm.comPublished 5:00 a.m. ET March 28, 2017

Here's the summary...

Two roommates had a disagreement about closing the front door of their house. One wanted it closed, one wanted it open. The one who wanted it closed stated that he would "kill" the the one who wanted it opened if his dog ran outside through the open door.

At this point, the one who wanted the door open began to swing a nunchaku at the one who wanted it closed.

Self-defense, since the other roommate said he would "kill" the one with the nunchaku?

Nope.

Because:

"Webster told deputies the victim said he’d kill Webster if something happened to the dog.

Asked whether he was in fear, Webster scoffed and said, “(Heck) no!”''​

See, if you're not in fear of being seriously hurt or killed, you don't have the right to self-defense. Depending on jurisdiction, I am not a lawyer, this is not legal advice, etc.

"Webster was arrested on an aggravated assault charge."​

And that's how you get yourself arrested.

 

[CB Jones]

Your fear has to be reasonable as well.

 

[Bill Mattocks]

Your fear has to be reasonable as well.

Indeed. But if you say "Heck, no" then well welcome to the graybar hotel.

 

[wingerjim]

Man whips out ‘nunchucks’ in open door dispute in Hobe Sound

Man whips out ‘nunchucks’ in open door dispute in Hobe Sound
OFF THE BEAT
Will Greenlee , will.greenlee@tcpalm.comPublished 5:00 a.m. ET March 28, 2017

Here's the summary...

Two roommates had a disagreement about closing the front door of their house. One wanted it closed, one wanted it open. The one who wanted it closed stated that he would "kill" the the one who wanted it opened if his dog ran outside through the open door.

At this point, the one who wanted the door open began to swing a nunchaku at the one who wanted it closed.

Self-defense, since the other roommate said he would "kill" the one with the nunchaku?

Nope.

Because:

"Webster told deputies the victim said he’d kill Webster if something happened to the dog.

Asked whether he was in fear, Webster scoffed and said, “(Heck) no!”''​

See, if you're not in fear of being seriously hurt or killed, you don't have the right to self-defense. Depending on jurisdiction, I am not a lawyer, this is not legal advice, etc.

"Webster was arrested on an aggravated assault charge."​

And that's how you get yourself arrested.

Funny story

 

[Midnight-shadow]

You know, that is one of the stupidest things I've heard in a long time. I feel sorry for the judge who had to pass the sentence.

 

[PhotonGuy]

See, if you're not in fear of being seriously hurt or killed, you don't have the right to self-defense. Depending on jurisdiction, I am not a lawyer, this is not legal advice, etc.

That depends. Sexual crimes might not always result in physical injury but nonetheless they do allow the use of self defense.

 

[CB Jones]

That depends. Sexual crimes might not always result in physical injury but nonetheless they do allow the use of self defense.

It is a reasonable assumption that a sexual assault will and can cause great bodily harm which fits legal requirements for self defense.

The fact that sometimes it does not is a moot point. What is important is that it is reasonable to believe that it can and will cause harm.

Also, you have the right to defend yourself against crimes against you.

 

[PhotonGuy]

It is a reasonable assumption that a sexual assault will and can cause great bodily harm which fits legal requirements for self defense.

The fact that sometimes it does not is a moot point. What is important is that it is reasonable to believe that it can and will cause harm.

Also, you have the right to defend yourself against crimes against you.

Well there's all different types and all different levels of sexual assault. At one end of the spectrum there's rape, the most extreme form of sexual assault, and at the other end there's groping, unwanted touching which is not going to cause injury but which should allow the use of self defense.

 

[JP3]

Here's another way to get yourself arrested, Bill.

Show up for jury duty and walk into the courthouse, but forget your carrying under a CCL (CHL in some jurisdictions). Oops. Then, flip a coin as to the way the Deputy acting as courthouse security looks at such offehnses.

 

[JR 137]

Another way to get arrested, according to my brother in law (NYS Trooper)...

A perpetrator is brought into the station. His brother shows up asking to bail him out, before the perpetrator is even booked yet. While looking for his keys, one of the things he takes out of his pocket and puts on the window counter is a bag of heroine.

 

[FriedRice]

How's the rent going to be paid now?