If you stab someone in their prosthetic limb, is it bodily harm or destruction of property?

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Massageman · Accepted Answer

The THREAT of harm is "assault". The criminal act of CAUSING the harm- whatever it may be and however it may be done- is the "battery". If you use a "weapon" of some sort - gun, kitchen knife, baseball bat, broken beer bottle, pot lid- whatever- etc., then the criminal charge would be "aggravated battery" along with the "assault".

The distinction of "bodily harm" vs "destruction of property", would be more relevant if there were to be a civil tort suit for damages following the incident. Disclaimer - I'm not a lawyer but this is how I remember it was explained in our Citizen's Police Academy classes.

Static_In_The_Attic · Accepted Answer

I love you & talk about making my day with such a wonderful question & thank you so much for making me laugh was well. I think it fall under destruction of property & feel free to ask the judge that question as well. Maybe as payment you can take the person & their prosthetic limb out to IHOP & talk about it.

DeeDeeDeVour · Accepted Answer

If the prosthetic limb was worn/attached, that's definitely grounds for bodily harm among others. I suppose if the prosthetic limb was willfully damaged while being away from its owner, that might fall under destruction of property.

jillybeanns · Accepted Answer

I think it would be a form of felony assault if anything. And since a knife is used, probably an additional armed criminal action charge if that charge exist in your state (it varies depending on what state it occurred).

crazy8000 · Answer

Depends if the prosthetic was on or not.
If the stabbing person was aware of it is a prosthetic. why that person did stab.
That means also what the stabbed person did do to get stabbed.
Where they live.
What judge, prosecutor, lawyer, jury and so on how it is seen as.

Konabeana · Answer

Both. The intention behind stabbing someone in their prosthetic leg supports the idea of inquiring someone, physically. On the same note, a prosthetic (just like any other limb) is personal property, expensive property.

Daniela1982 · Answer

If you get sucked off on your fake dick is it sexual assault or one of those "SHIT!!" moments?

Kurαȷ · Answer

It would primarily be, a dirk move. I did my best.

Jjpayne · Answer

Oooo... Good question... Maybe it depends on the intent and if they knew it was fake or not. But id say for legal purposes it could be both, intent and destruction of private property

Tstrbrainer · Answer

I think it also depends on the knowledge of the stabber.
If he knew it was prosthetic...

Still it would be an assault as it is attached to the body of the individual and stabbing it indicates an attempt to restrict the movement of individual.

jarofawesome · Answer

My guess is it would depend on if you in any way inhibit the usability of the prosthetic. Oh and whether or not you knew you were stabbing a prosthetic of course. :)

Raouf20 · Answer

Both,
1- bodily harm because you attempt to stab him (regardless you know that he has prosthetic or not), I do not think they will consider your intention, exactly if you shoot someone and later you discovered he put on a bulletproof vest, it is classified as attempted murder.

2- the destruction of property because it is already damaged and must be compensated.

virtue2332 · Answer

Destruction of property with intent of bodily harm i think not to mention assault on a disabled person can be added at least in California but probably other states.

WhereAmI · Answer

If you beat someone with your prosthetic arm, is it assault with a deadly weapon or not? 🤔😂

blank_expression · Answer

If a woman did it, then self defense. If a man did it then it is felonious assault.

Adam1978 · Answer

The follow up question would be should it be punished the same as actually stabbing someone in their leg?

OceanMelon · Answer

I think thats attempted murder, assault, and destruction of property.

Mehzmeh · Answer

Damn. That is a good question. It's destruction of property. With intent to do bodily harm. Lol

NYCQuestions1976 · Answer

Probably assault and battery, and destruction of property. Might even be considered a hate crime against a disabled person, and rightfully so.

ManHater · Answer

I would take it and beat you over the head then we can talk.

LuvMeSomeBoys · Answer

It’s aggravated assault or assault with a deadly weapon. The prosthesis doesn’t factor into it.

Gotcha_Writer10 · Answer

Both lol but it's assulat with a weapon, so dang...

leonidas69 · Answer

If they knew it was a presthetic the it's destruction of property but if they didn't know then it's attempting assault with a deadly weapon. 🤔

ArrowheadSW · Answer

My guess would be, assault with a deadly weapon. So, neither.

sosia3I · Answer

Depending if you knew that the leg was a prosthetic would change the intent I imagine.

angiebangie · Answer

Bahahahah!!! I laughed out loud, thanks for making my day :)

AcidT0y · Answer

I'd guess it would be assault. Maybe if they could prove they knew is was a prosthetic then with a good lawyer and the right jury you could get away with destruction of property, but I doubt it.

leahzrc · Answer

i would think destruction of property but i think they would be considered violent or aggressive

CocoBatFloof · Answer

HOLY HELL AN ACTUAL INTERESTING GODDAMN QUESTION! I would assault or attempted assault

genericname85 · Answer

if you fuck a hooker against her will, is it rape or theft?

theCobbler · Answer

Odd question but a good one... I'd say bodily harm because it is a body part just not a flesh and blood part...

I_Am_Sazerac · Answer

That actually is a good question... I'd say its assault and destruction of property.

Anonymous · Answer

did this make anyone else think of the one-legged prostitute that Jack had drawn in his sketchbook in the Titanic movie? :D Maybe I'm just cool like that. But yeah. if it's attached to the person at the time of the attack, it would be considered an attack on that person and bodily harm and all that. It's only destruction of property, if the limb is unattached.

jgokgotit · Answer

Legally it depends on if they are wearing it at the time. If so it is both. If not then it is simply damage to property. However, why would someone do something so stupid and heartless?

Liam_Hayden · Answer

Assault with a deadly weapon and grand theft if the damage to the prosthesis is costly enough to repair.

1kink · Answer

Probably both. Since a knife was involved they could assume intent and so assault with a deadly weapon

OddBeMe · Answer

Depends on context. Was it a fight and you swung multiple times with a knife? Yes. Was it an accident? Prob just destruction of property.

moonpie89 · Answer

Hmm technically it's being used as a body part so I don't know

SuccessfulHornDog · Answer

It's both, I mean neither. Wait, what's the question again?

codyccc · Answer

It probably depends on if you knew it was a fake leg or not

honestGUY45 · Answer

What you are charged with is not necessarily what you will be convicted of.

Splintercell · Answer

I would think it’s a destruction of property. It wouldn’t harm the person.

broken_heart_at_48 · Answer

More than likely attempted murder that you could probably get lowered to assault with a deadly weapon if you have a good lawyer

cute_short_nerd · Answer

Attempted assault, destruction of property, or maybe attempted murder. Two charges my guys

scooogy · Answer

The prosthetic limb is embodied, you don't play baseball with it.

LeeannaDD · Answer

Did you know it was a prosthetic?

vmped · Answer

Solution depends upon your point of view, one can think either. Moreover it definitely harms one psychologically.

Johnnyready · Answer

Destruction of property I think and aggression without injures... 😁

Cnelson12345ceo · Answer

Amazing question, but if I had to guess it would be destruction of property

Andrew0091 · Answer

Bodily harm. The prosthetic leg is a part of their body.

bklynbadboy1 · Answer

Bodily harm cause at the time you dont know it's a prosthetic

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

It's a waste of energy. Why stab a fake limb when you could just stab their face.

ChefPapiChulo · Answer

I find your humor offensive

Guardian45 · Answer

WDAF kinda Q is this?

JPoole · Answer

You asking for a friend? Assault for sure

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Attempt to do bodily harm upon one's body

Agape93 · Answer

Destruction of property

Koalamate · Answer

It's still assault but destruction of property

Nik1hil · Answer

Should be counted as destruction of property

RHK36 · Answer

Depends on how good of a lawyer you have.

Gedaria · Answer

Could be both. Depends on if you knew...

clampfan101 · Answer

I think it should be considered both.

stuntbrain · Answer

Could be attempted murder

colin77 · Answer

Lolzzzz... destruction of property

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