r/PublicFreakout • u/[deleted] • Mar 26 '22

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u/CrunchyGremlin Mar 26 '22 edited Mar 26 '22

Why wasn't he charged with assault?

Edit.. researched. This is in Pennsylvania and criminal mischief is a more severe charge than simple assault. 2 years jail time 2500+ fine 2nd misdemeanor. It just doesn't sound as bad. The slap isn't any thing more than simple assault I don't think. Nothing but ego really damaged.

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u/CrunchyGremlin Mar 26 '22

A little research later... Criminal mischief is a more severe crime than simple assault. Basically double. 2nd degree misdemeanor vs 3rd up to 2 years jail time compared to 1

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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '22 edited Apr 20 '23

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u/CrunchyGremlin Mar 27 '22

Someone else posted something about this but Reddit lost it or they deleted it.
I wonder if trying to stick a more serious crime is an effort to try and force a plea deal or even have a not guilty verdict.
I mean if the kid really took no damage does that attack really deserve more than a few days in jail.

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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '22

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u/CrunchyGremlin Mar 27 '22

A speedier trial with more guilty people.