Paddy's Pub: Home of the Original Kitten Mittens
Criminal Activities
Assault
Threatening another with imminent physical harm or displaying a weapon in a manner that puts others in reasonable fear of harm; in many jurisdictions brandishing a firearm or threatening violence is a criminal offense.
Situation:
"Frank demonstrates a 'gun that sh**t liquor into your mouth' and at one point a person complains 'You threw tequila in my eye!' The group also loads/uses 'tequila bullets' and discuss gunpowder/propulsion ('I made tequila b*ll*ts, but I guess I put too much gunpowder in.'), and their shotgun/gun-shot demonstration forcibly blasts liquid into people's faces/mouths during the merchandising presentation. Those actions in the episode amount to nonconsensual physical assaults."
Attempted Extortion
Extortion/blackmail is seeking to obtain money, services, or other advantage from another person by threatening to expose information or engage in other wrongful acts. Even attempts or threats to do so can be criminal depending on jurisdiction.
Situation:
"When confronted, the group tells the lawyer they were spying on him and states they intended to 'blackmail you for your services' based on an alleged affair. They repeatedly describe plans to use the information to coerce the lawyer into providing legal help or other benefits, which is an attempted extortion scheme."
Brandishing of a Firearm
Brandishing a firearm (displaying or pointing a gun in a threatening manner) is a crime in many jurisdictions. Using a firearm or weaponized device to commit assault or to threaten/terrorize others can be an additional felony (e.g., aggravated assault). The episode shows the group creating and using a device that functions like a gun with explosive/propellant charges.
Situation:
"The group repeatedly discusses and demonstrably uses a 'shotgun' or 'gun' device to propel liquor (tequila bullets) and to blast people in the mouth/face as part of their merchandising demonstration. Lines like 'Paddy's Shotgun, bro! You get blasted in the mouth!' and 'I made tequila b*ll*ts... I put too much gunpowder in' indicate actual use of a gun-like device; that conduct—brandishing and using a weaponized device to assault people—is criminal."
Criminal Trespass
Unlawful entry onto property (including restricted areas such as employee-only backstage or storage) without the owner's consent; under U.S. law this is typically charged as criminal trespass or a related offense.
Situation:
"During a stakeout of the lawyer the group admits to having 'jimmied your lock and spent the night in here' after being found inside the lawyer's car ('So why were you spying on me all night? ... we jimmied your lock and spent the night in here.'). The transcript shows the group collectively admitting to forcing entry and occupying the vehicle."
False Imprisonment
False imprisonment is the unlawful restraint of a person's freedom of movement without their consent or legal authority to do so. It includes confinement in a locked room or other space when the confined person cannot leave.
Situation:
"A character (Dee) says 'So sorry, sir. They duct-taped me to the bathroom sink.' The transcript therefore shows Dee was nonconsensually restrained by other characters (referred to as 'they'), which constitutes false imprisonment/unlawful restraint under U.S. law."