Everything you need to know about assault charges
For the person facing assault, it is stressful and traumatic. Assault or battery occurs when a person physically attacks or attempts to attack another person or when they behave in a threatening manner with another person or harm them. If you accidentally knock someone over, it is not considered assault. Intentional harm is the key element here. In legal terms, assault means threatening behavior or actions that lead to "battery." "Battery" is when a person intentionally causes bodily harm to another person or makes aggressive physical contact that is demeaning to another. Battery is also called "aggravated assault."
Everything you need to know about assault charges:
Simple assault: Simple assault is the least serious offense compared to assault and battery as they do not involve ser...