If there's any permanent loss of vision, aggravated assault should be the minimum conviction.seamusTX wrote:There's no question a lit cigarette can cause burns that become infected or leave a permanent scar. Torturers and child abusers have used them since cigarettes were invented.
Probably this case will be bargained down to misdemeanor assault, probably with restitution to the victim and completing a rehab program.
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- Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:42 pm
- Forum: The Crime Blotter
- Topic: Dickinson: Cigarette = deadly weapon
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