Assault
An assault is when a person attacks another. In law, it is considered a crime or tort. In common law, it is when somebody threatens or tries to physically hurt …
An assault is when a person attacks another. In law, it is considered a crime or tort. In common law, it is when somebody threatens or tries to physically hurt someone else.[1] In order to be considered assault, the act must involve the ability to cause the harm. It does not necessarily have to involve touching the other person; that is called battery. In criminal law, an assault can be an attempted but unsuccessful battery. In some states or legal codes, the words "assault" and "battery" may mean the same thing.
There are several different kinds of assault. Each legal system has their own definitions.
A stronger form of assault is aggravated assault. This usually involves using a weapon that could easily be used to kill someone.[2]
References
- ↑ "Definition of Assault". Duhaime Legal Dictionary. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ↑ "Crime in the United States 2010: Aggravated Assault". Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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