Legal Question in Criminal Law in Nevada

assault or battery

a fight outside a bar, all parties inebriated, 2 women fight,due to 3rd party with 1 of the women obviously instigating. no arrests made yet both parties press charges, neither have major injuries. should charges be assault or battery or other? what might punishment be? 3rd party=provoking breach of peace??


Asked on 11/17/08, 12:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

Re: assault or battery

Battery, fighting, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace are the likely charges.

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Answered on 11/17/08, 12:43 pm


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