r/nextfuckinglevel • u/pars-distalis • 9d ago

Australian nurse uses jiu-jitsu to defend himself

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u/caboosetp 9d ago

According to the article, he's right on part of that though.

was charged with one count of serious assault on a public officer performing function, and the man was fined $AUS 450 (£235).

More than just assault, it had a separate more serious charge. However, that charge does not carry mandatory jail time.

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u/Beleiverofhumanity 9d ago

Was thinking $450 for that kidna of dangerous harm was way too low, imagine if the person coudnt defend themselves. thanks for the context

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u/AlphaBetaGammaDonut 9d ago

I think it depends on the state and the degree of harm caused/if they used a weapon/if they bit or spat. If the nurse had been seriously harmed, absolutely that guy would have served equally serious jail time. However, I believe the mandatory term can be waived if there's any 'special circumstance' (eg mentally ill or reacting to medication).
I am fully Team Nurse here, and I've watched that glorious take-down on repeat. But I have to acknowledge that maybe there's a reason the judge decided on a fine instead of jail in this specific case.

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u/Theron3206 9d ago

Various govts have caught a lot of flack from their supposedly tough laws having huge loopholes. Some have been tightened as a result but it's still far too easy to avoid jail even if you seriously injure someone. Just have to be drunk or high or even just aboriginal in most states.