Question for DU lawyers.

[safeinOhio]

Most of the time I can google some info, but not this time.

Assault and battery. Could one be charged and convicted in this situation? If a person in a public place, not wearing a mask and closer than 6 feet, is ask to please move back and they refuse. Can I pull out a can of Lysol spray and spray it up and down between us?

asking for friend.

[Siwsan]

1. I saw a video of someone doing that at a store

It was during one of those anti-masker 'flash mobs'. I'm not sure if he actually sprayed or was just threatening to, but I'm pretty sure he was serious about doing it.

[safeinOhio]

2. If you fear for your life,

It’d be like stand your ground.

[Laelth]

3. Sounds like a battery to me. n/t

The laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a local attorney.

-Laelth

[safeinOhio]

4. I would guess open Lysol carry is legal.

How about concealed?

[lagomorph777]

5. Yes, I think the anti-maskers could be charged with assault.

[former9thward]

6. You could be charged.

And the person being sprayed could legally assault you because they have no idea what they are being sprayed with. A cop is not going to be amused by what you propose to do.