Question for Lawyers or Anyone "In the Know"

[EarlJam]

Can you get in big legal trouble for pranking someone with a dose of poison light enough to make them very physically ill, but not heavy enough to hospitalize them for long or put them in danger of death?

Thanks.

-EarlJam

[lawgrad91]

Yes.

It is settled in the law that you take your victims as you find them. Your victim may be allergic to a poison and die, and the "I was just trying to make him sick" is no defense, either criminally or civilly.

In Virginia, poisoning to the point of illness can get a defendant 20 years. Not sure what the law is in other states, but I'm guessing the potential sentence isn't any fun.

[EarlJam]

Yes.

It is settled in the law that you take your victims as you find them. Your victim may be allergic to a poison and die, and the "I was just trying to make him sick" is no defense, either criminally or civilly.

In Virginia, poisoning to the point of illness can get a defendant 20 years. Not sure what the law is in other states, but I'm guessing the potential sentence isn't any fun.

What if you stated (verbally or in writing), to the "victim" that the drink or food he was about to enjoy "could" make him/her sick, so eat/drink at your own risk? Oh sure, he/she (or they) would think you are only joking but you may or may not know better.

Would such a disclaimer help reduce the sentence if you could prove one was given?

-EarlJam

[lawgrad91]

Yes.

It is settled in the law that you take your victims as you find them. Your victim may be allergic to a poison and die, and the "I was just trying to make him sick" is no defense, either criminally or civilly.

In Virginia, poisoning to the point of illness can get a defendant 20 years. Not sure what the law is in other states, but I'm guessing the potential sentence isn't any fun.

What if you stated (verbally or in writing), to the "victim" that the drink or food he was about to enjoy "could" make him/her sick, so eat/drink at your own risk? Oh sure, he/she (or they) would think you are only joking but you may or may not know better.

Would such a disclaimer help reduce the sentence if you could prove one was given?

-EarlJam

Probably would make it worse, because then you can't argue you didn't know it could hurt him/her or couldn't hurt them to such an extent.

[EarlJam]

Probably would make it worse, because then you can't argue you didn't know it could hurt him/her or couldn't hurt them to such an extent.

Well damn.

Thanks though!

-EarlJam

[lawgrad91]

Thanks for the opportunity to PW!

[ArkieDukie]

Yes.

It is settled in the law that you take your victims as you find them. Your victim may be allergic to a poison and die, and the "I was just trying to make him sick" is no defense, either criminally or civilly.

In Virginia, poisoning to the point of illness can get a defendant 20 years. Not sure what the law is in other states, but I'm guessing the potential sentence isn't any fun.

Does this same policy apply if someone were to make special Ex-Lax brownies for someone whose name rhymes with pinion?

[lawgrad91]

Speaking from a purely theoretical standpoint, I think Ex Lax brownies made as a peace offering to someone whose name rhymes with Pinion is entirely appropriate.

[ArkieDukie]

Speaking from a purely theoretical standpoint, I think Ex Lax brownies made as a peace offering to someone whose name rhymes with Pinion is entirely appropriate.

[Lavabe]

Yes.

It is settled in the law that you take your victims as you find them. Your victim may be allergic to a poison and die, and the "I was just trying to make him sick" is no defense, either criminally or civilly.

In Virginia, poisoning to the point of illness can get a defendant 20 years. Not sure what the law is in other states, but I'm guessing the potential sentence isn't any fun.

Does this same policy apply if someone were to make special Ex-Lax brownies for someone whose name rhymes with pinion?

NOTE: Ex-Lax, in CrazieTalk net-speak, is usually reserved for discussion of someone who drives a Tesla with a BimbHo.
;)

[CameronBornAndBred]

Yes.

It is settled in the law that you take your victims as you find them. Your victim may be allergic to a poison and die, and the "I was just trying to make him sick" is no defense, either criminally or civilly.

In Virginia, poisoning to the point of illness can get a defendant 20 years. Not sure what the law is in other states, but I'm guessing the potential sentence isn't any fun.

Does this same policy apply if someone were to make special Ex-Lax brownies for someone whose name rhymes with pinion?

NOTE: Ex-Lax, in CrazieTalk net-speak, is usually reserved for discussion of someone who drives a Tesla with a BimbHo.
;)

[lawgrad91]

NOTE: Ex-Lax, in CrazieTalk net-speak, is usually reserved for discussion of someone who drives a Tesla with a BimbHo.
;)

It would take a large pan to make a brownie out of THAT Ex-Lax.

[ArkieDukie]

NOTE: Ex-Lax, in CrazieTalk net-speak, is usually reserved for discussion of someone who drives a Tesla with a BimbHo.
;)

It would take a large pan to make a brownie out of THAT Ex-Lax.

[captmojo]

On another matter...
If a group of college-aged kids came onto your property out in the wilderness, partied hard, shot guns, camped out, left a smoldering campfire/trash/beer cans/full beers/wine bottles, etc., after being informed on the day of their arrival that our rules are as follows...

1) Do nothing that causes harm to anyone else!
2) Strictly follow the regulations of the property owners
3) There is no rule number 3
4) Have lots of fun in our natural surroundings
5) Leave behind ABSOLUTELY nothing behind except your footprints!
rule #5 is of extreme importance to the property owners and long-time visitors

...could I really be held responsible for shooting at them????????????????

[captmojo]

Oh, Oh!

Last weekend, was this group's second offense!
They departed before hearing my scolding. I have to get back up to turn them away, should they return for round three, tonight. Weather forecasts have improved, therefore I believe the chances are good they'll be back. Well, they don't have to go home...but they can't stay up here!

Can I shoot'em?

[ArkieDukie]

Oh, Oh!

Last weekend, was this group's second offense!
They departed before hearing my scolding. I have to get back up to turn them away, should they return for round three, tonight. Weather forecasts have improved, therefore I believe the chances are good they'll be back. Well, they don't have to go home...but they can't stay up here!

Can I shoot'em?

Maybe you can make them a special gift of chocolate laxative brownies.

[captmojo]

Who would clean up the shit?

[Ima Facultiwyfe]

The OP's standard solution to anyone posing a problem has always been, "Line 'em up and shoot 'em!" I'm certain he's in your camp on this one!
Love, Ima

[CameronBornAndBred]

Who would clean up the shit?

When they show up tonight, greet them with a box of Hefty bags. Then shoot them.

[captmojo]

We keep a box on the driveway, free for the taking.

I'd like to find where they live and deliver their discards back to them.

Hope I won't have to call the Sheriff's office.