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Just curious how felony assault is not a physical violence offense. I understand there could be differences in state laws, but most felony assault charges requi
by giantg2 3y ago
Just curious how felony assault is not a physical violence offense. I understand there could be differences in state laws, but most felony assault charges require use of force wither resulting in an injury or involving a weapon.
- wolverine876 3y agoIt may depend on jurisdiction, but often assault is a threat, assault and battery is violence.
- mkl 3y agoYes. https://quinnanlaw.com/criminal-defense/assault-versus-battery/ https://quinnanlaw.com/criminal-defense/assault-versus-batte...
- silisili 3y agoDefinitely jurisdiction dependent. I know at least some states combine them both under 'assault.'
- giantg2 3y agoI get that. However, to reach felony status it usually has to involve a weapon, or protected class of person even if battery is considered separate. That's why I was curious.
- itsjoeco 3y ago[dead]