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Charged with assualt for punching guy in mouth who threat me for helping homeless man?

I have no criminal record, never struck another person in my life. I'm 39 and am a compasionate, caring person. Last night I stopped in at the super market about 10 PM. As I stood in line, I noticed a very old homess man who had three items in his hand. One was a small package of cooked ribs. He placed the cooked ribs in his hand as he pulled some money from his pocket to count it. He then looked at his items again, looked disapointed and had to place the ribs back. (he did not have enough $)

Fast fowarding, I handed the man $20 asnd told him to go get his ribs. The man was so trhankful he had tears in his eyes. Literally. As i left the store, some idiot approached me and got in my face and started yelling at me for helping "all these bums out who ruin his neighborhood." As he screamed at me, he spat in my face from his yelling. He then told me to get the "F" out f his neighborhood. Before I could catch myself I popped him in the mouth. Now he is pressing charges. What should I do?


    




I WIN!
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The next time. Call me!
I'll punch him in the face for you. He won't press charges, because then, everyone will know he got beat up by a girl!

You were provoked. You need to keep your cool next time!
If it goes to court, the worse you'll probably get is a slap on the wrist or anger management class. Unlikely you will have a record of any kind.

a (KISS) for good luck!


tommybear45
call the news media, newpapers & tv, & find the old homeless guy to back up your story, the store may have it on tape, or counter sue him ???? talk to a lawyer, good luck, let us know!!!!!!!!


freddie
way to go he deserved it and good job helping the homeless man may your good deeds return to you


tyrone
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you were provoked by the jack@ss. i would have done the same thing. i believe that the charges will be dropped. if not, and it goes to a trial, i believe the judge will realize it and let you off very easily. and judging by your spotless record nothing major will come out of this even if it doesnt go your way. thanks for helpin out the less fortunate and for hitting the guy in the face. he deserved a lot more


jude
my hero!...thank you for helping, whatever happens you made good karma and it will return to you. if you must go to court just say what you did here, that would work i think! good luck with it all!


Robert P
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Worst case scenario you will lose the case and be fined a not too terribly substantial amount, maybe two or three hundred dollars. I would not spend much on a lawyer but if the case comes to court go there and calmly present the facts as you have here. This man is a hothead and will prove it in his remarks to the judge. He will become angry about the homeless man all over again and his demeanor and ire will be evident. I have been in a similar situation and simply waited for the other guy to explode and he did. I won the case but it always depends on the judge. The law is simple, if you assaulted him it is assault. The question becomes whether his verbal assault, complete with spittle was also an assault and therefore you were defending yourself. Good Luck!


Blue
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Witnesses? Parking lot video? Bum to testify? if it's left to hearsy whoever has the most injuries wins. unless you have proof he started it, you might be screwed.


honey
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I am sure when the judge and jury will hear this story they will be TOTALLY on your side. You have nothing to worry about. Don't pay him any settlement to close charges.

Yes, other answerers are right, HE assaulted you first by spitting on you (this actually constitutes battery)!


Einstein was a LIBERAL.
He can't do anything,but whatever **** the law.


Catman Do
The man threatened you. He invaded your personal space in an aggressive manner. If he pointed a finger in your face or lifted a hand above his waist even to gesture, it seemed to you at the time, because of his aggressive demeanor, that he meant to strike or otherwise lay hands on you. Your intent was to get and keep him away from you.


Johan
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Be true to yourself is that acliche?No but you are a decent person.I got arrested about five years ago because I was too happy.I notice that the best times in my life consequently bring on opposite bad experiences.Why does a person with good intentions suddenly become the bad boy?Hold on to your integrity and never let nasties take it away.


Vindicaire
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Call the police, if they have have not been contacted already. You would need to give a statement along with as many people that witnessed it as possible. Having someone spit on you is an assault charge. Think about all the diseases or viruses that can be passed from bodily fluids. Hitting the person to avoid that transfer of fluids sounds like "self-defense" to me. As long as nothing else happened, and the man was not hurt seriously, there should be no issue at all.

One thing to think of. Citizens don't press charges. Police do. I have been to fight calls where I look at both men and said "grow up and go home." If its not worth charging out the police will squash it.


baja_man_2004
i had a similar situation ,i live in los angeles my situation was i was going to work a car pulled in front of me i stopped the person just sat in his car i rolled my window down told him you go or i go he came out of his car by the time i tried to get out he hit me in my face then he tried to take my car keys well by that time i was so mad that i ended up beating him so bad the only way i was stopped was by to cops putting me in a choke hole even then the cops had a hard time i ended up headbutting the cop. anyways i had a witness i didnt no he saw the whole thing first you could of pressed charges on him for spitting on you and threating you , good job in punching him out just to let you know i did get a ticket for missdomener assault when i went to court the district attorny just dropped the case cause it wasent my fault. good luck


Joule
its called "VERBAL ASSULT" they guy provoked you, write how everything went down as to not forget any details, and counter sue his ***....get witnesses and press him with charges...he provoked you so you should win, but you'll also lose in his suit because you did hit him, so consult a laywer....


TUFF AS IT GETS
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Relax..don't worry,be happy! You did good!..hope your fist is OK!..do it again if necessary.


Eme z
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like what the rest say if you can the Homy Guy w/ as a witness and ask mercy for consideration to the Judge for the insult you also get for your good deeds i believe that a ''just''justice will be on a fair judgement and merciful be Polite and ask your highness pls. dont charge me much but if i have to pay a price pls. send me to a community service(you can ask this or not its up to you) as penalty to my felony because the reason was i being provoke humiliated by my charity and i expect your honor that charity will also been given to me by this court


NONAME
Accidentally spitting in someone's face, while telling them to leave doesn't constitute a threat. You overreacted, and you should accept whatever punishment you receive.

If you're so caring and compassionate, why not take him home with you?





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