Assault

[Adam]

Originally Posted by fullor30

I wouldn't be surprised if he's gone.

I would be horrified if he isn't.

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I would be horrified if he isn't.

The league is saying when all checks out in the investigation he is done for the season (7 weeks)...

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Ch1town

The league is saying when all checks out in the investigation he is done for the season (7 weeks)...

For the season? Good grief. Why bother? A$s hole should be banned for life from this league for punching a referee.

Seems a bit pusillanimous.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Ch1town

The league is saying when all checks out in the investigation he is done for the season (7 weeks)...

Where was game/facility management? I had a similar verbal exchange with a fan who came on the court after a game a few years ago at a state level AAU game. But in my case security jumped right in when the spectator attempted to make a move towards me. And they walked me (and my son) out to my car.

Whoever was in charge of your particular venue may have some liability exposure should you decide to pursue this matter in civil court.

[rgncjn]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Whoever was in charge of your particular venue may have some liability exposure should you decide to pursue this matter in civil court.

Correct. Somehow the venue/host has to be vicariously liable for the actions that occurred.

Actually, what was described in the OP is battery. Battery is the offensive or harmful contact of another without his or her express or implied consent. If the suspect threatened battery (saying he was going to kick your a**), then you have assault.

Make this joker pay for your child's education!

[TheOracle]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Whoever was in charge of your particular venue may have some liability exposure should you decide to pursue this matter in civil court.

I know everyone here would like to see this coach drawn and quartered, but there is almost no chance of him being charged with anything but misdemeanor assault, and even that might be tough because Chi dropped an F-bomb. By cursing the guy, Chi may as well have clocked him back from a legal perspective, wrong as that may seem. If he fears for his lafe/safety, he is within his rights to defend himself.

As wrong as and maddening as it may be, the best response to any of this stuff is no response. You either take the high road the whole way, or it makes no difference. If you respond to verbal taunts and then get hit, you will have witnesses on the other side saying you provoked the attack, which will make "justice" very difficult to get. If you get cursed out, get away and notify everyone of the behavior to get the coach banned.

Hope this guy gets more than 7 months. Pretty sad if this guy gets to coach again.

[Adam]

And there's confirmation. You're an idiot.
Edited. After further reflection, this doesn't belong in a thread discussing the benefits of restraint.

[TheOracle]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

And there's confirmation. You're an idiot.

For someone who cries about the media commenting on basketball officiating, that is a fascinating comment. You ought to change your name to Gottlieb.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by TheOracle

I know everyone here would like to see this coach drawn and quartered, but there is almost no chance of him being charged with anything but misdemeanor assault, and even that might be tough because Chi dropped an F-bomb. By cursing the guy, Chi may as well have clocked him back from a legal perspective, wrong as that may seem. If he fears for his lafe/safety, he is within his rights to defend himself.

As wrong as and maddening as it may be, the best response to any of this stuff is no response. You either take the high road the whole way, or it makes no difference. If you respond to verbal taunts and then get hit, you will have witnesses on the other side saying you provoked the attack, which will make "justice" very difficult to get. If you get cursed out, get away and notify everyone of the behavior to get the coach banned.

Hope this guy gets more than 7 months. Pretty sad if this guy gets to coach again.

You have a flair for the obvious....he already said in hindsight he wishes he didn't swear back. And It does make a difference that he walked away after the loser struck him.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by fullor30

You have a flair for the obvious....he already said in hindsight he wishes he didn't swear back. And It does make a difference that he walked away after the loser struck him.

Are you commenting on a response from someone who should be known as "The Ignoracle"?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Are you commenting on a response from someone who should be known as "The Ignoracle"?

The Ignoracle is definitely old school.

Maybe the Trollacle would be a more appropriate name.

[TheOracle]

Originally Posted by fullor30

You have a flair for the obvious....he already said in hindsight he wishes he didn't swear back. And It does make a difference that he walked away after the loser struck him.

Morally, it was the right thing to do to walk away. It takes a big person to do that. I only wanted to point out to the folks who want the book thrown at the coach or for Chi to bring a civil suit against the coach that none of that will be fruitful within the legal system. The coach may pay a small fine based on a misdemeanor but never go to jail, and never lose a civil case.

[BillyMac]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/165/3...59247d.jpg?v=0

Seriously, contact an attorney.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by TheOracle

Morally, it was the right thing to do to walk away. It takes a big person to do that. I only wanted to point out to the folks who want the book thrown at the coach or for Chi to bring a civil suit against the coach that none of that will be fruitful within the legal system. The coach may pay a small fine based on a misdemeanor but never go to jail, and never lose a civil case.

I have no further questions your honor.........

California (Basketball) – Dontravian Evans, 29, received a sentence of nine months in jail following his felony assault conviction for punching a referee at a recreational basketball game in Long Beach. In addition to the jail sentence, Evans received three years probation and must pay $3,400 to the victim, referee Kevin Robinson, for medical bills. The incident happened on 9/13/00, early in the game when the score was only 2-0. Evans, who was upset about a call, struck Robinson when he was looking at the scorers' table. Robinson didn't see the punch coming. The blow caused permanent damage to Robinson's eye. (September 2002)