Reggie is a student with autism. He has some quirky behaviors and ticks in the classroom other students do not fully understand, which leads to some students making fun of him. As Reggie walks through the halls, people call him names and knock his books out of his arms as he passes by. However, Dallas took it too far when he saw Reggie eating along in the courtyard during lunch. Dallas approached Reggie and poured a gallon of milk on him while calling him a "waste of money, brains, and time". Students nearby were laughing as Dallas continued to insult him before walking away. Reggie is psychologically devastated by this act. Police Officer Teal responds to the scene and has Dallas arrested.

Question

What crime(s) did Dallas commit against Reggie?

a
Robbery
b
Domestic Violence
c
Bullying
d
Stalking

Answer 1

The most appropriate description of the crime(s) Dallas committed against Reggie in this scenario is c) Bullying. Dallas's actions, including pouring milk on Reggie and insulting him in front of others, constitute bullying behavior. While this incident may also potentially involve charges like assault or harassment, "bullying" specifically captures the nature of the behavior exhibited by Dallas in this context.

Robbery (a) does not apply as there was no theft involved. Domestic Violence (b) is also irrelevant as it pertains to violence in a domestic relationship, which is not the case here. Stalking (d) involves repeated, unwanted attention that causes fear or distress, which doesn't align with the single act described.