So I just beat the crap out of my first mugger

[Ecthy]

Probably more along the lines of kiddy fiddler.

[asleepathewheel]

Great thread, and Emp Fab is a very lucky boy, in every way here

I would also beg you to delete the thread, even at this point, as cops can change their minds in an instant and charge these things. Of course, since this has been up for a few hours now, there is probably a cached version someplace. Can't unring that bell.

Thank god for his criminal history, eh? That and you showed restraint by only poking him a few times in the side.

[Ecthy]

Showed restraint? I don't know how much I'd have to be pissed up by someone else that I coult stab them with a knife. I'm more prone to running away

[The Emperor Fabulous]

Originally posted by Ecthelion
Showed restraint? I don't know how much I'd have to be pissed up by someone else that I coult stab them with a knife. I'm more prone to running away

You sound more like a Frenchman than a German

It is the first time I've stabbed somebody. The night's a little hazy, and I'm sure I ended up pretty lucky because I made a couple stupid decisions.

[Ecthy]

You're also cool at martial arts it seems

[Whoha]

Originally posted by Lancer
I think you're allowed to use any force you need to in order to protect your life.

In Texas this is true, in Boston it may not be.

[MrFun]

Originally posted by Comrade Tassadar


Also remember to consult your local laws for any regulations regarding posession of these devices

Right . . . . . .




and also, next time you're in the middle of being mugged, be sure to ask the mugger if he can spare a couple of minutes for you to get your pocket handbook out, on the local laws.

[Ecthy]

Emp Fab, you're in Boston? Are you at the MIT?

[Lancer]

"In Texas this is true, in Boston it may not be."

Although Mass may be the weakest link in the US, I can't imagine that rights for criminals have overcome victim's rights to this extent. You must be able to defend your life! Right?

[Sandman]

I think that you've coped with this situation very well.

Much better than Whaleboy, anyway.

[Ecthy]

who got mugged right away?

[Theben]

It's not like EmpFab can delete the thread anyway. He has to get a moderator to do it, who probably don't feel like destroying 'evidence'.

[Jon Miller]

Originally posted by Ecthelion
Emp Fab, you're in Boston? Are you at the MIT?

he is more of an arts person

which isn't what MIT is known for (although there are other schools in boston which are known for it)

JM

[Pekka]

OK first of all I only read the OP of this thread. It is very good that you are OK now first of all.

Now.. will he take it back to you? Depends. No one can say for sure. Is it possible? Absolutely. Especially if everyone goes without prison time, he might get back to you.

Now there are few fundamental things. Did he draw the knife on you. If he did, then it's OK you returned the favour. But if you found a knife in his pocket or something while you were wrestling, took it and stabbed him.. dude you might be in trouble. If not legal, then definitely he might come and return the favour especially since he knows where you live.

What is essential in these situations is to make sure the person who draws a weapon on you never survives to return the favour. In this case, it would have been pure crazy and stupid and evil, so I'm glad it didn't go that far. But in general, if someone pulls a knife on you and tries to stab you, and you get a hold of him, stab him hard, or don't stab at all. There's no half way.

Cops won't do crap for you in real life, they can't protect anyone forever, so best is to be alert for a while now and carry some self defense and if the dude attacks you, be sure to use maximum force since odds are he is not empty handed. There's just no good advices here, except to be alert, take care of yourself, and stay out of trouble.

In reality, odds are he won't come for you, and that's a fact. Most likely, the very most likely scenario is it's over now and that's it, end of story. But don't get caught off guard if something should happen in the next few weeks or so. Also try to avoid walking alone at dark few some days. And defnitely check out who is on the door before opening it, and keep something handy if it should be uninvited guests.

Great odds are nothing happens though.. but for example in here, the stabbing capital fo the world and culture of knife fighting and no jail sentences for it, biggest odds are you'd be stabbed soon. So that's why I say you better keep an eye out, and remember, if he attacks you, it'll be dangerous since you already stabbed him (I ASSUME he is alive and not lethally wounded?), he won't be coming to slap you like a girl.

[Kuciwalker]

Originally posted by Theben
It's not like EmpFab can delete the thread anyway. He has to get a moderator to do it, who probably don't feel like destroying 'evidence'.

He can edit the OP to a . though.