Assault on a police officer

[Azndude51]

Lets say I beat up someone randomly on the street and the person just happened to be an off duty police officer. Would I be charged for Assualt on an officer fo the law?


P.S. No, I didn't actually beat any one up.

 

[MisterJackson]

Depends on if he identifies himself as law enforcement or not before hand?

Maybe not.

Crazy question. You thinking of doing something retarded?

 

[KarmaPolice]

Thats a good question...

I would guess no...but thats only a guess.

 

[narcotic]

You won't be charged with assualting an officer, unless it was made clear to you that he/she is an officer.
Though if you do start beating up people randomly I seriously hope an officer will be the first one you run in to, I'm sure they'll know what to with you with enough efficiency.

 

[Azndude51]

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
Crazy question. You thinking of doing something retarded?

Yes, I plan to beat up random people on the street, but I don't want to get in trouble if I accidentally beat up a cop.


Actually, I was watching a movie and was curious because some guy got in trouble for assault on an officer, but the officer was off duty. I just don't think it's really fair if the person didn't know that guy was a cop.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Azndude51

Originally posted by: MisterJackson
Crazy question. You thinking of doing something retarded?

Yes, I plan to beat up random people on the street, but I don't want to get in trouble if I accidentally beat up a cop.


Actually, I was watching a movie and was curious because some guy got in trouble for assault on an officer, but the officer was off duty. I just don't think it's really fair if the person didn't know that guy was a cop.

Who would've thought that a movie does not accurately depict real life?!?!?

 

[narcotic]

Ah.. dude, maybe I wasn't clear on something, but beating up someone RANDOMLY on the street would probably get you into a lot more trouble than 'just' beating up an officer. Have fun.

 

[DAGTA]

Probably depends on the region you live in. Beat up a cop in Chicago and you may end up dead very soon.

 

[fitzov]

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