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Local Example ** Kitts, from Dover, was charged with assault for hurting his ex-girlfriend and a 2 year old boy. The 2 year old boy, Hunter, had suffered a coma, is crippled, and has learning disabilities now. His ex-girlfriend was punched in the face multiple times and needed surgery to repair her broken jaw. Kitts only received 8 months in prison for a parole violation and was let go of his previous charges because of a $2,500 bail.
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--** SCENARIO ** A couple of friends decide to go down to the overpass down by their house to hang out and watch cars. One friend decides to pick up a rock and throw it at oncoming cars. The friends all join in and start aiming at cars. One friend throws a rock at a convertible driving by and the rock strikes the driver on the forehead. The driver pulled over and gets out of the car with blood dripping down his forehead. Unfortunately for the kids, a police officer was following the convertible and saw the whole event. The kid who threw the rock was arrested.


 * HOT QUESTIONS **
 * Do you think that simply punching someone in a mutual fight should potentially put you in prison for a year? What should the punishment be? explain.

Assaulting a sports official carries a heavier penalty than assaulting regular citizen, who do you believe law makers are targeting in creating this law? Explain your reasoning.**