What charges would you face, if you offered a cop a donut filled with, unbeknownst to him, pure carolina reaper chili paste, and he ends up eating it?

Edited My sister gave “Hot novelty cinnamon gum” to a dentist. Nothing happened to her. Sorry that I don’t have a link. Was from a novelty store. After he beats you half to death with his nightstick; I assume you would get charged with assault.

Assault and battery charges.

To begin with, the first bite ends all deception, and the risk of immediate and violent retribution counters any satisfaction you might possibly obtain from the prank. You wouldn’t want me on the jury when your crippled ass sues the cop for damages.

Your friend would get their winter lodging in prison. If he/she wants a warm place to live for 6 months?

Battery and fraud.