So it's assault if the batter uses the bat...

ferret88 · 08-16-2007, 10:35 AM

but it's not "assault" if the pitcher beans the batter with a ball. How's that work?

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pb...ORTS/708160316

Shawnee123 · 08-16-2007, 10:35 AM

Balls are bouncy bouncy bouncy bouncy fun fun fun fun fun?

Cloud · 08-16-2007, 10:54 AM

because it's battery

Griff · 08-16-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ferret88

but it's not "assault" if the pitcher beans the batter with a ball. How's that work?

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pb...ORTS/708160316

The pitcher is in the minor leagues because he can't find the plate. The batter finding his way to the mound with a weapon isn't defensible.

ferret88 · 08-16-2007, 12:37 PM

That makes sense, Griff. Thanks for clearing it up.

lumberjim · 08-16-2007, 01:11 PM

the trick is to accidentally wing the bat at the pitcher on the next pitch.

deadbeater · 08-29-2007, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

the trick is to accidentally wing the bat at the pitcher on the next pitch.

In other words do a Dave Winfield and actually hit the ball while throwing the bat.

Rexmons · 08-16-2007, 02:14 PM

also if it's done with a weapon it's aggravated assault as opposed to just regular "with your hands" assault.

Cloud · 08-16-2007, 02:36 PM

assault means the threat of imminent harm, no touching involved.

battery is when there's touching.

jester · 08-16-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

assault means the threat of imminent harm, no touching involved.

that's when the kid is sitting beside their brother/sister holding their finger out - "i'm not touching you"

yesman065 · 08-16-2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

assault means the threat of imminent harm, no touching involved. battery is when there's touching.

That is generally true, but not always.

Cloud · 08-16-2007, 02:59 PM

yep!

elSicomoro · 08-16-2007, 10:05 PM

Oh how the mighty have fallen.

Clodfobble · 08-16-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by yesman065

That is generally true, but not always.

Care to give an example? I'm not saying I don't trust your word, it's just that... Cloud's a lawyer, and you're not--so I don't trust your word on this one.

yesman065 · 08-17-2007, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Care to give an example? I'm not saying I don't trust your word, it's just that... Cloud's a lawyer, and you're not--so I don't trust your word on this one.

Let me say that there is a distinction between whether battery occurred vs charged....

A 15 yr old boy, while trying to move his computer into his room, was grabbed from behind by a 50 yr old man (not a relative), thrown across a room, jumped upon & forcibly restrained. After the police and the paramedics arrived, statements were taken. The boy was transported to the hospital and charges filed - AGAINST BOTH PARTIES. The man was not charged with assault nor battery. He was charged with harrassment. The boy was also charged with harrassment! Due to the attack, the boy suffered a seperated shoulder, the man suffered no injuries.

In my opinion "Assault and Battery" occurred, however that is not what the end result was. Therefore, I unfortunately have to stand by my statement.

*side note* In court all charges were dropped against the boy, as neither the officer nor the man appeared to testify. The man paid his fine and was released - free as a bird to attack other children.
*side note 2* The term "man" and "boy" were used to define parties only; as any adult male who initiates an attack on a boy is NOT A MAN.

As you were....

08-16-2007, 10:35 AM	#1
ferret88 (This space left intentionally UN-blank.) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 604	So it's assault if the batter uses the bat... but it's not "assault" if the pitcher beans the batter with a ball. How's that work? http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pb...ORTS/708160316

08-16-2007, 10:35 AM	#2
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08-16-2007, 10:54 AM	#3
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	because it's battery __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

08-16-2007, 01:11 PM	#6
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	the trick is to accidentally wing the bat at the pitcher on the next pitch. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

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Rexmons - Kavkaz United - Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 613	also if it's done with a weapon it's aggravated assault as opposed to just regular "with your hands" assault. __________________ "Life's a bitch but God forbid the bitch divorce me..."

08-16-2007, 12:37 PM	#5
ferret88 (This space left intentionally UN-blank.) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 604	That makes sense, Griff. Thanks for clearing it up.

08-16-2007, 02:36 PM	#9
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	assault means the threat of imminent harm, no touching involved. battery is when there's touching. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

08-16-2007, 02:59 PM	#12
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	yep! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Oh how the mighty have fallen.

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