Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

Is it true that if someone uses "fight words", would I be able to physically hurt them and get away with it? For example: Someone calls me a "bitch" and I punch them.


Asked on 7/11/14, 8:19 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Edward Sternisha Law Office of Edward J. Sternisha, PLLC

No. That is absolutely not true. If they call you a bad word and you punch them you will likely be arrested and charged with an assaultive crime. They will not be charged. I often tell young people, it takes a stronger person to walk away from a fight, that to fight. I wish you the best!

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Answered on 7/11/14, 8:40 pm

No, you can't hurt somebody if they call you a bitch. You could be sent to jail. If you get sent to jail, lots of people will call you a bitch. You can't punch them either.

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Answered on 7/11/14, 9:28 pm


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