When do actions on the playing field rise to the level of a crime?

The recent controversy stemming from the actions of a high school football against a game official led to the topic of when conduct on the playing field or court rises to the level of a crime.

Bill Eiland of Eiland and Richie Law Firm is uniquely qualified to answer the question. Not only is he an attorney, he's also a former professional baseball umpire. His short answer is when an action takes place that both participants did not sign up for, that's when a crime may have been committed.

Listen to the full segment below.

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