Hockey’s Bad Boy Sean Avery Arrested for Assault
Hockey’s bad boy, Sean Avery, forward for the New York Rangers, has made headlines again for an arrest early Friday morning for assaulting a police officer. According to news reports, the incident happened a little after midnight in Hollywood Hills, California.
The Associated Press reports that officers came to his house, where an argument ensured. Avery, attempting to re-enter his house, pushed a police officer. He then slammed his front door and refused to exit the house when repeatedly asked to do so by police officers on the scene.
Additional officers were called to the house. Avery eventually exited the house and reportedly was cooperative. The police arrested Avery for battery of a police officer. He was jailed for seven hours before posting a $20,000 bond.
According to NBC New York, the police visited Avery’s house two times late Friday night after neighbors complained of loud noise. The altercation occurred on the second visit.
Sean Avery, a professional hockey play from Canada, is currently playing hockey for the New York Rangers. He has also played for the Los Angeles Kings, the Detroit Red Wings and the Dallas Stars.
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Assault and battery is a criminal offense which may give rise to either criminal or civil charges. Assault and battery may be considered either a felony or misdemeanor but are generally considered felony charges if the actions are accompanied by any type of criminal intent such as the intention to rob, rape or kill.
Defendants who are convicted of assault and battery face a variety of criminal penalties which can include fines and imprisonment. Jail time and fines may vary based on the jurisdiction where the arrest occurred. Defendants who kill another person with the intent to murder may be charged with a felony in all states.
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