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No, not really, but you will get in trouble for it.
AnswerActually, in the US it can be. It can be considered assault (if combined with other charges). It can be considered a hate crime (when between races or other protected groups). It can be considered attempted murder (if the spitter has a communicable, terminal illness such as HIV or Hepatitis). It depends on the specific situation.
What else can I help you with?
Is spitting illegal in the UK?
In the U.K. spitting in public is a public order offence and can earn you an £80 fine. Spitting on a person is considered assault, which will earn you a criminal record.
Is it a criminal offense to have a child with your first cousin in UK?
yes
Is drunk driving in the UK a criminal offense?
Given that you can be arrested, fined and/or jailed, yes, it is a criminal offence.
What are the ratings and certificates for Spitting Image - 1984?
Spitting Image - 1984 is rated/received certificates of: UK:15
Can you legally challenge someone to a duel in the UK?
No, dueling is illegal in the UK. It is considered a criminal offense and participants can face charges for assault, murder, or manslaughter. Dueling has been illegal in the UK since the late 19th century.
What are main differences between criminal law and civil law in UK?
Very basically, criminal law is when a person is charged with a criminal act and civil law is between indivudual parties.
How many spitting cobras live in the UK?
none as you dont get wild spitting cobras in the uk. however collectors with a dwa license ( dangerous wild animals license ) may keep them in there collections. however it would be impossible to get the exact number of spitting cobras kept in collections in the uk. i have one in my collection so theres atleast one that you now know of.
Is drunk driving a criminal offense in CRB check?
In UK, drink driving is considered a criminal offence and will show up on a DBS check if it is not eligible for filtering (CRB checks were replaced by DBS checks in 2012).Added: (in the US) While it is an unlawful offense, unless it involved some type of criminally chargeable offense (e.g.: multiple repeat offender - a vehicular homicide - etc - etc) it will most likely show up on your drivers history record instead of your criminal history check.
Are penalty points for a driving offense effective from the date of the offense or conviction?
In the UK yes they are.
Why is murder legal in the UK?
Murder is not legal in the UK. It is a criminal offense and is punishable by law. However, there are circumstances where killing someone may be deemed justifiable, such as in cases of self-defense or protection of others, which is considered a lawful act.
Is indecent assault an indictable offense in the UK?
Indecent assault is indeed an indictable offense in the United Kingdom. Indictable offenses in the UK are equivalent to a felony charge in the US.
Will an investigation show up on a criminal history background check?
In most cases, not unless you were arrested and charged with a criminal offense. In the UK, an enhanced criminal record check may reveal information about an investigation if the police believe that the information is relevant to a recruitment decision.
