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He will not get life for just an open hand slap with nothing else happening to victim. However, a person does not have justification for hitting another in this example. This case may warrant a fine, minimal jail time, or probation .

I urge you to consult an attorney with whom you can discuss this before signing anything.  Preferably, I recommend consulting with an attorney who regularly practices in your area.   You should get a copy of the paper you are being asked to sign -- and have the attorney review it. Potentially, signing the paper could have far-reaching, very bad collateral consequences of a criminal nature, of which you are unaware.   If you did not steal the tickets, why would you sign a paper saying you will pay for what was missing?   Note:  it is against the law in Florida to threaten to file criminal charges against a person if they fail to satisfactorily resolve a civil dispute.  It is not against the law, however, to file criminal charges against you if they feel you stole the tickets.  It is only illegal to threaten to file the charges unless you agree to resolve the civil dispute.      

You do not even know who you threatened, do you? In order for you to be criminally prosecuted, a threat like this must be coupled with the present ability to carry out the threat. If you did not know who it was you were threatening, you could not carry out the threat. This does not mean that you will not be prosecuted criminally. In that event you should not even speak with the police about this, get an aggressive criminal defense attorney.