Self-Defense to an Assault and Battery Charge

HOLY CRAP!!! Now the delusionally unstable OP is offering "advice" in other threads as if he actually knows WTF he's talking about. Methinks there's a potential that he's gonna do some damage once an unfamiliar poster takes any "advice" posted by him to heart!

If one can't even keep track of their own rampant bullshit, then they ought not to seem like they know what they're talking about when spewing forth potentially damaging opines to unsuspecting posters seeking genuine guidance.

Jus' sayin'!

Dave, if you see any errors in my advice to other posters, I am sure you are more than capable of pointing them out. It is obvious that you all disagree with me, and I have nothing to gain for continuing this thread.

Regardless of what you think of me, I am sure if actually take the time to read my other posts, you will find no error in my advice or opinion, as believe it or not I actually post on here to help people as I am a good person that just got caught up in bad circumstances. I could have handled the initial confrontation better and just left instead of confronting the doctor, but I had no idea that it would lead to such drama. Even if I had dog cussed him, I still don't think a reasonable person follows you outside, let alone into the parking lot, all the way to your vehicle. Regardless of your assertion that I "pistol whipped" the doctor, I can assure you that no such thing happened and that there are no online records regarding my arrest or prosecution. I am certain that if I had actually hurt anyone, especially pistol whipped them, I would have been charged with battery instead of assault, and I would probably not be here posting on this board now, as I would be in jail.

We obviously disagree, and I have done my best to explain myself to you all. If you see me giving inappropriate or incorrect advice I am sure you will let me know and I hope that you do, as if I am wrong, I would like to learn. I have quite a bit of legal experience, but none when it actually comes to being a criminal, so please excuse me for not responding the way you think I should have based on your perception of what happened.

I realize that you guys are having fun making me your own personal punching bag, and apparently I am an easy target, so I have nothing else to gain from this thread and I have no ability to change any of your minds. So if you want to think I am a heroin addict, was doctor shopping, and the only thing that stopped my from killing someone was that I had to put my pistol down in order chomp down some more pain pills, knock yourself out. You seem to take much glee in rubbing my face in it, and I think that is more telling of you than it is of me.

Obviously I could have handled things much better or I would not be in this situation, but you continuing to castigate me serves no purpose other than to make you feel better about yourself, and make me feel worse. If that is your intention, you have done a great job. I yield, you win. I am a violent, drug addicted felon that is the scum of the earth and should be behind bars and seeking treatment for my mental disorders and rampant drug addiction and drug addled mind. I scare children and kick puppies, and I would steal from my own grandmother in order to get a fix. I should never be allowed to post on an internet forum trying to help other people in my position, and matter of fact, I should have my internet access blocked and my computer confiscated until I have been flogged in public and make amends to you personally for even having the temerity to post. Satisfied?

Nope.

Would've been much more satisfied if you simply hadn't posted again. Or had at least taken a serious look at your own actions.

Alas, neither happened.

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Regardless of what you think of me, I am sure if actually take the time to read my other posts, you will find no error in my advice or opinion,

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You're sure? Really? Maybe you want to go and re-read your advice and reconsider. While I have to admit, there is some good advice, to claim it is error free would be and error.

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Obviously I could have handled things much better or I would not be in this situation, but you continuing to castigate me serves no purpose other than to make you feel better about yourself, and make me feel worse.

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at this point, I think that is the point.

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I am a violent, drug addicted felon that is the scum of the earth and should be behind bars and seeking treatment for my mental disorders and rampant drug addiction and drug addled mind.

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thank you for finally admitting the truth. It will help you heal.

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I have already contacted the sponsor of this website, and my next step is to fi le a complaint with this sites Internet Service Provider, then the Attorney General, the FCC, and then the state representatives and senators of the hosting website in MI. I will also being to call, fax, and email every lawyer that advertises on this website, and every company who so much as even posts an advertisement on this website.

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You have too much time on your hands. Have you contacted an attorney for your appeal yet? Or are you simply more interested in bellyaching about your situation than doing anything about it? Give the mania some direction.

Seems to be his cause-du-jour. His own house is in ruins yet he thinks he can provide guidance to others as to how to fix their house. Puhleeze!

Methinks if this much effort would've been put forth toward resolution of his own past 'history' then perchance there would've been a different outcome. But alas, there was not! I've seen some crying over spilt milk aound here before, but he's almost made an Olympic sport out of it.

One more thing; Knowing when to say when doesn't only apply to Budweiser!!!!!!!!!!!! (multiple exclamation points used in the interest of dramatic license) :p

He's gone, y'all. He was giving me a headache.

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Quoting Insons Insontis

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Regardless of your assertion that I "pistol whipped" the doctor, I can assure you that no such thing happened and that there are no online records regarding my arrest or prosecution. I am certain that if I had actually hurt anyone, especially pistol whipped them, I would have been charged with battery instead of assault, and I would probably not be here posting on this board now, as I would be in jail.

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The civil torts of "assault" and "battery" are separate, but they are often merged in criminal statutes. In your state, there's some overlap between the two concepts, as can be seen from the statute you suggest you were charged with violating:

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Quoting Arkansas Statutes, Sec. 5-13-204. Aggravated assault

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(a) A person commits aggravated assault if, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, he or she purposely:

(1) Engages in conduct that creates a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another person;

(2) Displays a firearm in such a manner that creates a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another person; or

(3) Impedes or prevents the respiration of another person or the circulation of another person's blood by applying pressure on the throat or neck or by blocking the nose or mouth of the other person.

(b) Aggravated assault is a Class D felony.

(c) The provisions of this section do not apply to:

(1) A law enforcement officer acting within the scope of his or her duty; or

(2) A person acting in self-defense or the defense of a third party.

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That charge can be made whether or not physical contact is involved. In the case of subsection (a)(c) this charge is only possible if the described contact occurs.

A simple battery would normally be a much less serious charge and it's not unusual for prosecutors to charge only the most serious offense(s) that apply rather than charging misdemeanors along with felony charges.

Did everyone else get the lovely PM he sent to me?

Apparently he's going to get his state senator to shut down the website!

My PM box is empty, I feel so left out. My self esteem might suffer. If that happens can I sue him for damages for leaving me out?