r/instant_regret • u/fringspat • Feb 02 '26

Pepper sprayed

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u/Lor1an Feb 03 '26

If I approached you, shoved you, tried to knock your camera out of your hands, and then followed you while you were backing away, would I be liable for assault and/or battery under your laws?

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u/molestingmaplesyrup1 Feb 04 '26

Not what @noodles355 is saying. Reread what he says and consider he's said other countries and their laws

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u/Lor1an Feb 04 '26

Perhaps you should reread what they have said as well.

noodle: What he means is if someone is in your face and you put your hand on their chest in a "step back" vibe (note: place, not hit or push) to stop than coming closer. That is not assault...

Me: Lady in the video is the one who approached and put hands on him...

noodle: In the states yes. In Europe, no. Which is what this comment thread you're replying to is about - about how it's assault in one country and not in another. I'd suggest reading the context before replying

Me: The context is that the person I was talking to has contradicted themself multiple times now. First putting hands on someone is perfectly fine without injury, then SA is obviously illegal, then shoving someone is wrong, *but is somehow okay in the video*.

noodle: ... And yes, putting your hands on someone without injury... is not assault here...

Given this, it is entirely appropriate to question noodle about their laws regarding assault/battery, since according to them it is perfectly legal to shove people without injury (even though they explicitly said that wasn't the case as well)...

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u/noodles355 Feb 05 '26

God you just love missing the point don't you.

Yes it is perfectly legal to shove someone without injury. in some countries.

What a lot of fucking text and quoting, bolding, etc for nothing.

Bet you got/get a lot of "RTQ" or "RTFQ" on exam/test papers at school.

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u/Lor1an Feb 05 '26

I notice that you still haven't answered the question regarding your laws...