Assault Flashcards

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what is assault

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-a threat to inflict offensive physical contact or bodily harm on a person

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types of assualt

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-simple assualt
-assualt causing bodilt harm
-assault with a weapon
-aggravated assault

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punishment for simple assualt

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-max 5 years in prision

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punishment for assault causing bodily harm

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-maximum fine of 5k or eighteen months in prision

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punishment for assault with a weapon

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-up to 10 years in prision, poaaibility of life
-ban of weapon

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punishment for aggravated assault

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-20 years in prison depending on the judge

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defenses for assualt

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-self defense
-defense of others
-defense of property
-lack of mental state
-duress

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