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Posted: 2/21/2016 1:38:03 PM EDT
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Curious to know what you would be charged with for an ol' fashioned fist fight these days. Assuming , the two parties agreed on said fight? Third Degree Assault by Mutual Combat. Issue citations and have a great day. Just kidding. More like "You both done? Anyone need an ambulance? Well either knock this off or take it into the county" |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 1:38:58 PM EDT
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The first rule about Fight Club ....
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Posted: 2/21/2016 1:39:14 PM EDT
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depends on the cop I guess , and if any collateral damage
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Posted: 2/21/2016 1:39:41 PM EDT
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Curious to know what you would be charged with for an ol' fashioned fist fight these days. Assuming , the two parties agreed on said fight? I dare you to say that to my face. 
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Posted: 2/21/2016 1:40:05 PM EDT
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Some states have mutual combat laws where nobody is charged. Florida I think.
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Posted: 2/21/2016 1:40:08 PM EDT
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I have tried about 20 assaults in the past year and a half. In Texas, any assault causing bodily injury (e.g. pain, physical injury) is a class A misdemeanor, 0-365 jail and/or $0-4000 fine. Most get probation, some get jail. Ive put a few away for 200-300 days.
ETA: self defense, reasonable discipline, mutual combat are common defenses. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 1:40:37 PM EDT
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Depends how zealous the DA is. Clearly neither party will wish to press charges against the other, but the state may charge one or both on the other's behalf. Without their consent. Because justice.
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Posted: 2/21/2016 1:44:17 PM EDT
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depends on the cop I guess , and if any collateral damage This Probably a minor misdemeanor citation if there's no funny business. Disorderly conduct is an offense against the state, so it doesn't depend on the cooperation of either person. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 1:47:41 PM EDT
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I got a years probation for an assault charge for doing the "point at my eyes and then at you" point and stare.
It made my ex wifes boyfriend fear for his life apparently. Oh well, any dude she brings around my son should have a healthy fear for his life because if anything happens to my son.... |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 1:49:13 PM EDT
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I got a years probation for an assault charge for doing the "point at my eyes and then at you" point and stare. It made my ex wifes boyfriend fear for his life apparently. Oh well, any dude she brings around my son should have a healthy fear for his life because if anything happens to my son.... Unless you had reason to believe he'd be a threat to your son that was a pretty fucking stupid thing to do. This isn't the movies and you're not Sylvester Stallone in 'Cobra'. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 1:49:42 PM EDT
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Remember the college student (a member here) who got into a scuffle with his room mate out in the parking lot?
He was charged with domestic violence. I don't remember how it all turned out, but I think it ruined his chance to be a lawyer. In Arizona, I think. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 1:50:07 PM EDT
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Unless you had reason to believe he'd be a threat to your son that was a pretty fucking stupid thing to do. This isn't the movies and you're not Sylvester Stallone in 'Cobra'. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I got a years probation for an assault charge for doing the "point at my eyes and then at you" point and stare. It made my ex wifes boyfriend fear for his life apparently. Oh well, any dude she brings around my son should have a healthy fear for his life because if anything happens to my son.... Unless you had reason to believe he'd be a threat to your son that was a pretty fucking stupid thing to do. This isn't the movies and you're not Sylvester Stallone in 'Cobra'.  Yes I am.
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Posted: 2/21/2016 1:51:46 PM EDT
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If it's a mutual combat, toe to toe, don't care.
Once it's done it's done. No kicking or punching when one is down. "You guys done yet?" |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 1:52:52 PM EDT
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Third Degree Assault by Mutual Combat. Issue citations and have a great day. Just kidding. More like "You both done? Anyone need an ambulance? Well either knock this off or take it into the county" Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Curious to know what you would be charged with for an ol' fashioned fist fight these days. Assuming , the two parties agreed on said fight? Third Degree Assault by Mutual Combat. Issue citations and have a great day. Just kidding. More like "You both done? Anyone need an ambulance? Well either knock this off or take it into the county" that's been my experience, from the viewpoint of one of the guys in the fight. no weapons, no serious damage, nobody willing to press charges. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 1:55:54 PM EDT
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What's this "no serious damage" thing?
We fightin' or having a tickle fest? |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 3:11:11 PM EDT
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What's this "no serious damage" thing? We fightin' or having a tickle fest? 
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Posted: 2/21/2016 3:45:33 PM EDT
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Affray. At least that's the charge I may have gotten in NC in the 90"s.
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Posted: 2/21/2016 3:54:30 PM EDT
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If I rolled up on it or got the call to go to it, Disturbing the Peace by Fighting ticket, and part ways.
That is if you were being a complete ass clown about it, if it was understood that both parties were in agreement and no one wanted to pursue charges, gather statements and leave. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 3:57:50 PM EDT
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I just watched one of my best friends and a tweaker douche bag throw down on college grounds a few months ago. We all three had to talk to the campus poh-lease. That was all that came of it for us two. Just questioning. The tweaker douche bag was on probation, we went from seeing him every day to never seeing him again. I'm guessing he got phucked because of the probation
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Posted: 2/21/2016 4:04:16 PM EDT
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This Probably a minor misdemeanor citation if there's no funny business. Disorderly conduct is an offense against the state public, so it doesn't depend on the cooperation of either person. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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depends on the cop I guess , and if any collateral damage This Probably a minor misdemeanor citation if there's no funny business. Disorderly conduct is an offense against the state public, so it doesn't depend on the cooperation of either person. Need to have a bystander that was disturbed or inconvenienced by the event, and it cannot be the responding officer. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 4:05:52 PM EDT
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I got a years probation for an assault charge for doing the "point at my eyes and then at you" point and stare. It made my ex wifes boyfriend fear for his life apparently. Oh well, any dude she brings around my son should have a healthy fear for his life because if anything happens to my son.... LOL we have a bad ass here. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 4:08:06 PM EDT
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Fighting in public in NYS is disorderly conduct, a violation, summonsable offence of the penal law.
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Posted: 2/21/2016 4:08:41 PM EDT
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Mutual combat, no one hurt and no property damage? Probably just sent on your way.
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Posted: 2/21/2016 4:09:05 PM EDT
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If they are a roommate could potentially be a domestic violence charge
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Posted: 2/21/2016 4:10:21 PM EDT
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Curious to know what you would be charged with for an ol' fashioned fist fight these days. Assuming , the two parties agreed on said fight? In Oklahoma it is considered mutual combat ( as long as no weapons are involved and no major Injury occurred ) No citation or arrest, just have a nice day. If you do it in public you might get disturbing the peace or if drunk thrown in the drunk tank. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 4:11:24 PM EDT
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Mutual combat, no one hurt and no property damage? Probably just sent on your way. Not here, but it depends on the cop. Simple assault / affray, generally community service and unsupervised probation. Seen them get very short suspended sentences with 6 or 12 month supervised probation terms at times, that comes down to the judge. I have a woman who got two years of supervised probation for throwing a water bottle at her husband... with a suspended sentence of 5 days 
But depending on the circumstances it can be a lot or a little. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 4:13:33 PM EDT
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"Good ol' fashioned fist fight"
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Posted: 2/21/2016 4:15:57 PM EDT
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"Good ol' fashioned fist fight" Never been in one
When I was younger they were pretty common especially in high school. Almost weekly occurrence where a couple of guys duked it out in the restroom while many watched and someone watched the door for teachers. Fun time, fun times. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 4:19:26 PM EDT
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In Connecticut, there are a variety of charges that could be used depending on the specifics. Those can include Creating a Public Disturbance (an infraction, subcriminal), Disorderly Conduct, Breach of Peace 2d, Assault 3d (or higher degree assault charges in certain instances....).
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Posted: 2/21/2016 9:33:19 PM EDT
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What's this "no serious damage" thing? We fightin' or having a tickle fest? no ambulances asked for or required. dude, I saw a guy take several hits across the head with a whiskey bottle once and not get medical treatment. He was seeing double... if a cop saw that or witnesses would swear to it, that would be an arrest and prosecution. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 9:41:33 PM EDT
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In Oklahoma it is considered mutual combat ( as long as no weapons are involved and no major Injury occurred ) No citation or arrest, just have a nice day. If you do it in public you might get disturbing the peace or if drunk thrown in the drunk tank. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Curious to know what you would be charged with for an ol' fashioned fist fight these days. Assuming , the two parties agreed on said fight? In Oklahoma it is considered mutual combat ( as long as no weapons are involved and no major Injury occurred ) No citation or arrest, just have a nice day. If you do it in public you might get disturbing the peace or if drunk thrown in the drunk tank. Pretty much this in rural Washington back in the '70s. Couple of drunk farm boys whopping the hell out of each other? Let them get tired, give them a talking to, take them home to get patched up. Been there, done that, still got the scar under my chin.
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Posted: 2/21/2016 9:45:23 PM EDT
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I had a call for this very same thing last night. Two grown adults who mutually fight each other and no one wants to sign complaints against each other or need medics...... Bye. No charges for either, thanks for the 5 min of entertainment.
But to actually answer your question. If physical contact was made its a battery. If serious bodily harm was done or happened in a public street then it's an aggravated battery. If someone was in fear of being hit but wasn't then it's just an assault. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 9:45:40 PM EDT
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Guy I work with did a total of 11 years for 3 separate fights.
The first was a lucky punch manslaughter rap then it just went downhill from there. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 9:51:17 PM EDT
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At my former PD, Disorderly Conduct is a $200 ticket, and Public Drunk is a $400 ticket.
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Posted: 2/21/2016 9:52:12 PM EDT
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Pretty much this in rural Washington back in the '70s. Couple of drunk farm boys whopping the hell out of each other? Let them get tired, give them a talking to, take them home to get patched up. Been there, done that, still got the scar under my chin. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Curious to know what you would be charged with for an ol' fashioned fist fight these days. Assuming , the two parties agreed on said fight? In Oklahoma it is considered mutual combat ( as long as no weapons are involved and no major Injury occurred ) No citation or arrest, just have a nice day. If you do it in public you might get disturbing the peace or if drunk thrown in the drunk tank. Pretty much this in rural Washington back in the '70s. Couple of drunk farm boys whopping the hell out of each other? Let them get tired, give them a talking to, take them home to get patched up. Been there, done that, still got the scar under my chin. When I was in high school (early 2000's) it was a mandatory suspension. Nowadays I believe they call the police and have the 'combatants' escorted out in handcuffs. This is what my brother said when he worked in a high school computer lab for a couple of years. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 9:52:47 PM EDT
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Guy I work with did a total of 11 years for 3 separate fights. The first was a lucky punch manslaughter rap then it just went downhill from there. When being badass goes wrong. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 9:52:51 PM EDT
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In New Mexico they won't arrest you unless they actively catch you in the act of fighting.... Unless your at a bar then they don't have to witness the fight. Not sure what the charge is though. I would guess simple battery (misdemeanor) unless a weapon was used or serious injury occurred. I tend to avoid that kind of stuff though so I could be wrong about the charge.
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Posted: 2/21/2016 9:56:43 PM EDT
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Public Affray in Fl.
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Posted: 2/21/2016 10:00:42 PM EDT
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What's this "no serious damage" thing? We fightin' or having a tickle fest? When grown men fight; people get hurt. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 10:01:44 PM EDT
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Depends.
With or without the mitigating circumstance of "never meanin' no harm?" |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 10:03:07 PM EDT
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It all depends on state OP.
In Virginia, unless witnessed in the presence of an officer, only the victim can swear the warrant out for Assault and Battery. And if in the presence of an officer, if the victim wishes to press charges, a summons(ticket for assault & battery) will be issued. |
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Posted: 2/21/2016 10:08:57 PM EDT
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Mutual combat, no one hurt and no property damage? Probably just sent on your way. This doesn't apply if firearms are involved apparently. Shame really. Gentlemen used to know how to solve their grievances, shake hands and walk away. Or at least die trying.
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Posted: 2/22/2016 1:40:39 AM EDT
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This doesn't apply if firearms are involved apparently. Shame really. Gentlemen used to know how to solve their grievances, shake hands and walk away. Or at least die trying.
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Mutual combat, no one hurt and no property damage? Probably just sent on your way. This doesn't apply if firearms are involved apparently. Shame really. Gentlemen used to know how to solve their grievances, shake hands and walk away. Or at least die trying.
http://14544-presscdn-0-64.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Gastinne_Renette_French_Dueling_Pistols.jpg I was doing some paperwork the other day and found a code in our system that corresponds with "death by dueling" as a reason code for a charge. I found that really interesting. |
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Posted: 2/22/2016 2:01:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Unless you had reason to believe he'd be a threat to your son that was a pretty fucking stupid thing to do. This isn't the movies and you're not Sylvester Stallone in 'Cobra'. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I got a years probation for an assault charge for doing the "point at my eyes and then at you" point and stare. It made my ex wifes boyfriend fear for his life apparently. Oh well, any dude she brings around my son should have a healthy fear for his life because if anything happens to my son.... Unless you had reason to believe he'd be a threat to your son that was a pretty fucking stupid thing to do. This isn't the movies and you're not Sylvester Stallone in 'Cobra'. This. Where the fuck does that even come from? You almost sound like you're hoping something does happen so you'll get your chance to go all badass bob. |
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Posted: 2/22/2016 2:04:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Some states have mutual combat laws where nobody is charged. Florida I think. Wa also |
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Posted: 2/22/2016 2:08:00 AM EDT
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Misdemeanor/simple assault.
Comes with a 10 year state level prohibition on firearms possession that from what I understand is a motherfucker to get corrected/removed. Will also have a seriously negative impact on state level professional licensure too. If spouse/family member/roommate etc, it is domestic violence so bye bye 2a for life. |
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Posted: 2/22/2016 2:08:34 AM EDT
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Curious to know what you would be charged with for an ol' fashioned fist fight these days. Assuming , the two parties agreed on said fight? Charged? 
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Posted: 2/22/2016 2:12:13 AM EDT
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Who sticks around for the cops to show up? Get your licks in and bounce.
Eta: I'm too old for dumb street fighting bullshit but that's how we use to do it. |
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Posted: 2/22/2016 2:13:40 AM EDT
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Public intoxication, because I'd be pretty drunk to enter into a mutual fight.
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Posted: 2/22/2016 2:21:41 AM EDT
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Three day suspension was standard.
Oh wait..... Sorry, that was 7th grade. And 11th.
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