I think you guys have to realize that there's enough dumb laws in the book that the cops can essentially arrest you if they really wanted to. The self-defense, stand your ground stuff only matters when the DA decides whether or not to actually pursue charges. It's essentially how in those youtube clips of DUI drivers, they can be charged with 10 different crimes and then be let off with community service.
By virtue of just having a fight in public, the cops could have arrested both Marty and Chance for disturbing the peace at a minimum, especially if they believed that there was potential for a future conflict later that night.
Sure the charges won't stick, but you're still getting booked and spending a night in jail, which sucks in general. The only real saving grace of why Sally didn't call the cops was in order for Marty to be arrested, Chance would had to as well.
Just my 2c from living above the bar scene in NYC through college.
By virtue of just having a fight in public, the cops could have arrested both Marty and Chance for disturbing the peace at a minimum, especially if they believed that there was potential for a future conflict later that night.
Sure the charges won't stick, but you're still getting booked and spending a night in jail, which sucks in general. The only real saving grace of why Sally didn't call the cops was in order for Marty to be arrested, Chance would had to as well.
Just my 2c from living above the bar scene in NYC through college.