I’m from new jersey and currently living there. I heard it was legal for two adults to fist fight without either getting in trouble so long as they both consent to the fight. Is this true?
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I’m from new jersey and currently living there. I heard it was legal for two adults to fist fight without either getting in trouble so long as they both consent to the fight. Is this true?
And since they both consent, neither can sue or call police to write a report or
press charges. Is this true?
Asked on December 22, 2016 under Criminal Law, New Jersey
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
No, it is not legal. There is no "consent" to fighting in NJ (or in any U.S. state of which I am aware)--both people would be guilty of assault, with the degree or severity of the charge depending on whether any implements or weapons were used and the extent of harm done.
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