Walk It Through: Closing Time
An order to leave given in person, a warning to stop, and simple assault.
At closing time, the manager tells a regular to leave, with a drink still on the bar.
Two things a person in this spot might do. Picking one shows what the law says about it.
One night at one bar. Self defense, aggravated assault, and an order to disperse a crowd are not worked through here.
A practice walkthrough, not a prediction of how any real one will go. Legal information, not legal advice.
Words this turns on
Terms with a legal meaning that is narrower than the everyday one. Each links to the definition and the authority behind it.
- Misdemeanor of the third degreeThe lowest misdemeanor grade, punishable by up to 1 year in prison and a fine of up to $2,500.
- Summary offenseThe lowest grade of offense, punishable by not more than 90 days, with a fine of up to $300 unless a higher fine is set.
- Terroristic threatsCommunicating, directly or indirectly, a threat to commit a crime of violence with intent to terrorize another, or to cause an evacuation or serious public inconvenience.
- Defiant trespassEntering or staying where notice against trespass was given, a summary offense, or a misdemeanor of the third degree when the person defies an order to leave given in person by the owner or someone authorized.
- Simple assaultAttempting to cause, or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing, bodily injury to another, or putting another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury by physical menace; generally a misdemeanor of the second degree.