A man is in a bar when the patron next to him insulted his wife, calling her ugly. In response he swung his fist at the second man. The second man ducked and instead the bartender was struck. Can the man be charged with battery of the bartender?
Yes, battery is a strict liability offense.
Yes, the intent to hit the man was transferred to the bartender.
No, an insult to one’s spouse legally justifies such a response.
No, he did not intend to hit the bartender.
