“Are usually only misdemeanors”??? WTF! This is attempted murder! When two people fight, each person is prepared for what might come. But in THESE cases, the victim is totally caught off-guard. This raises it to another level.. Attempted murder.
Okla. Lawmaker Calls For 10-Year Minimum Prison Sentence For Knockout Game Assaults
http://houston.cbslocal.com/2013/11/27/okla-lawmaker-calls-for-10-year-minimum-prison-sentence-for-knockout-game-assaults/
Stiffer Punishments Called For In Game
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=102661#.UpZ8fxXnZ9A
Neenah Lawmaker Considers Bill on ‘Knockout Game’
http://www.wbay.com/story/24085258/2013/11/27/neenah-lawmaker-considers-bill-on-knockout-game
There is a big difference between sucker punching an 18 year old as compared to a 65 year old.
I seem to recall that Harry Houdini was killed as a 52 year old when he was punched in the stomach without warning.