Assault Flashcards
1
Q
what is assault
A
-a threat to inflict offensive physical contact or bodily harm on a person
2
Q
types of assualt
A
-simple assualt
-assualt causing bodilt harm
-assault with a weapon
-aggravated assault
3
Q
punishment for simple assualt
A
-max 5 years in prision
4
Q
punishment for assault causing bodily harm
A
-maximum fine of 5k or eighteen months in prision
5
Q
punishment for assault with a weapon
A
-up to 10 years in prision, poaaibility of life
-ban of weapon
6
Q
punishment for aggravated assault
A
-20 years in prison depending on the judge
7
Q
defenses for assualt
A
-self defense
-defense of others
-defense of property
-lack of mental state
-duress
