The law in most states in the US defines simple assault as a threat to strike or do harm, but does not require a minimum level of harm. The idiot in London was using a "weapon" to threaten the police = assault. Battery is usually described as physical contact (direct or indirect, as in a projectile) with "intent." Intent does not have to be intent to cause injury, intentionally striking another (again, directly or indirectly), is usually sufficient for a charge of battery, and is usually combined with an assault charge. So the idiot from London is setting himself up for a charge of "assault and battery." Since the "victims" were law enforcement, if it happened in the US, the charges would carry more significant penalties in most states.
Bottom line, depending on a Bobby's sense of humor is not wise, but bringing that idiocy to the US would be criminally stupid!
Note; there are several videos circulating of US cops dealing with difficult situations using humor and grace. Look up the DC cop in a dance off against teens who were bothering others, or the Houston cop on the ground comforting his dying horse, or the copS who have gone over the top to make a birthday or Christmas special for children impacted by loss. There ARE some asshole cops in the US, but there are many more good guys out there trying to keep their communities safe.
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last commentIf you did that in this country. You would be filled full of lead
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The law in most states in the US defines simple assault as a threat to strike or do harm, but does not require a minimum level of harm. The idiot in London was using a "weapon" to threaten the police = assault. Battery is usually described as physical contact (direct or indirect, as in a projectile) with "intent." Intent does not have to be intent to cause injury, intentionally striking another (again, directly or indirectly), is usually sufficient for a charge of battery, and is usually combined with an assault charge. So the idiot from London is setting himself up for a charge of "assault and battery." Since the "victims" were law enforcement, if it happened in the US, the charges would carry more significant penalties in most states.
Bottom line, depending on a Bobby's sense of humor is not wise, but bringing that idiocy to the US would be criminally stupid!
Note; there are several videos circulating of US cops dealing with difficult situations using humor and grace. Look up the DC cop in a dance off against teens who were bothering others, or the Houston cop on the ground comforting his dying horse, or the copS who have gone over the top to make a birthday or Christmas special for children impacted by loss. There ARE some asshole cops in the US, but there are many more good guys out there trying to keep their communities safe.
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^^^^ good post. I will look those up
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