The exact definition and laws pertaining to assault vary from one state to another. Broadly speaking, it\u2019s described as using violence or force in an attempt to cause bodily harm to someone<\/b><\/strong>. In some cases, assault may also include threatening behavior.<\/p>\n An act can be categorized as assault even if there\u2019s no physical contact between the two parties. As long as the victim fears for their safety, the act is categorized as assault and is punishable by law.<\/p>\n Do spoken words alone qualify as assault? Not always. Spoken words are only punishable as assault if the offender backs them up with an action that puts the victim in some sort of imminent harm.<\/p>\n Just like every other category of criminal offense, an assault also requires intent. The offender must have \u2018general intent\u2019<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for the crime to classify as assault. The law assumes that no one attacks a person accidentally or by mistake.<\/p>\n If the offender acts in a way that is dangerous for those around them, they do so with malicious intent. Hence, the act is punishable by law\u2014even if the act only frightens them.<\/p>\n Just like assault, battery is defined differently in every jurisdiction. In the most general terms, it\u2019s defined as harming an individual, with the condition that:<\/p>\n Unlike assault, battery requires contact between the victim and offender. Threatening words don\u2019t count as battery. Even if the offender hurts someone as a result of criminally negligent and reckless behavior, it will constitute assault.<\/p>\n Anything between minimal touch and obvious physical action is a battery offense, as long as it\u2019s somehow harmful to the victim. Even if the offender spits on someone, it will fall in the category of battery. The victim doesn\u2019t always need to be seriously harmed or injured.<\/p>\n Battery is usually classified as either Class A or Class B misdemeanor<\/u><\/a>. However, it may be considered a Level 6 felony if it either results in a moderate bodily injury or is committed against a minor. In the case of a misdemeanor, the defendant can be sentenced to 180 days to one year in jail. However, if it\u2019s a felony, the resulting fine could be up to $10,000 with up to 1.5 years behind bars.<\/p>\n On the other hand, if the defendant is charged for intimidation\/threat\/criminal recklessness, the act is usually classified as Class\u00a0B misdemeanor. However, if the same involves the use of a deadly weapon, it\u2019s a Level 6 felony.<\/p>\n The fine for Class A misdemeanor is $5,000 and that for Class B misdemeanor is $1,000. If the assault is classified as a Level 6 felony, the fine can go up to $10,000 along with one to six years in jail.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/i><\/em>No matter what the charges, the law gives you the right to fight your case. Meanwhile, get in touch with <\/i><\/em>DeLaughter Bail Bonds<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a>\u00a0to ensure your <\/i><\/em>bail<\/i><\/em>\u00a0as quickly as possible. <\/i><\/em>Get in touch<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a>\u00a0if you\u2019re based in <\/i><\/em>Indiana.<\/i><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Of all the criminal offense categories, personal crimes are considered to be the most egregious. While property crimes deprive people of their belongings, a personal crime deprives someone of their right to live. 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<\/p>\nBattery \u2014a definition <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What does the law of Indiana say? <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n