Discussion»Questions»Legal» I think spitting at someone should carry an automatic assault sentence and jail time or a fine should automatically be attached.
I think it already does. Anytime you force yourself on someone else its an assault. No difference when it comes to spitting I would suspect. Just like throwing an object at someone.
This post was edited by carbonproduct at June 3, 2017 12:29 PM MDT
Spitting at someone is assault here in NYC. They told me I could have had my neighbor arrested when it happened the first time, but I was so stunned that anyone would do that, I just stood there like a stone monument.
Oh boy. I haven't seen it in 10 years at least. Sorry. I've forgotten. He's always spitting, that guy. (kidding) But I don't remember if he was the spiter or the spitee
This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at June 3, 2017 12:41 PM MDT
Spitting at someone is assault if the intended recipient is aware of it and an attempted battery regardless; spitting on someone is battery unless the recipient didn't mind getting spat upon. All three are misdemeanors and in most jurisdictions could land one locked up for up to a year. Fines as well. Both assault and battery are also intentional torts which means a victim could also file a lawsuit, and according to the details of the case, might justify adding on an outrageous conduct count.
The moral of the story is don't spit at or upon someone intentionally.