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12/28/09, 2:00 pm

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In the state of Florida is it illegal to spit on another person? What is the crime? What are the penalties?

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If you spit on someone else and its against their will, it could be prosecuted as a "Battery" in the State of Florida. ...

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Aaron Slavin

Spitting on someone is assault and battery. I don't know how you can be in a self-defense situation with spit. This is...

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Sarah Grosse

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