A Florida woman was recently charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for chasing her roommate with scissors and then hitting said roommate with a board and a sign. And what started the fight? Girl Scout Cookies.
Hersha Howard was none too pleased Sunday morning to find her Thin Mints eaten. She allegedly woke her roommate up and accused her of the cookie theft, and a fight ensued. I can’t say as I have much sympathy for Ms. Howard. I’m more of a “Tagalong” lover personally.
If your roommate annoys you (by eating your cookies or otherwise), try to avoid violence if possible. For those of you who have already gotten punchy, Texas law says that intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person constitutes an assault. The assault turns into aggravated assault if you use a deadly weapon (yes, scissors can kill). Texas recognizes assault as a crime (meaning you could be punished by fines or possibly jail time) and also as a tort (meaning the person you injured could sue you for money damages). Either version has the same elements that the State or the Plaintiff would have to prove.
Of course, this is an over-simplified explanation and no substitute for an attorney’s advice. Call The Wright Firm today at (972) 353-4600 or check us out on the web at www.thewrightlawyers.com to find out how we can help you! Original new story can be found here: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/02/22/1007319/fla-sheriff-fight-over-cookies.html?story_link=email_msg
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