I doubt that's how it goes in the moment. Usually there's alcohol involved for one or more parties. A setting like that means somebody will take a few wild chances, either the accusor, the accused, or both. Take this situation for example. Brantley shows up after midnight at a bar where some ex-girlfriend is with her friends. They know he is about to be a richer man in about three weeks. Who knows how right a mind Brantley had at that time of night, but safe to say the women had a few drinks and knew exactly what would cause a confrontation. It's bad all around and likely not what cooler heads would agree to do mid-Friday afternoon while at work.