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Assault With Physical Injury In Los Angeles
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California Penal Code section 240 defines assault as an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability to commit a violent injury upon the person of another. The attempted "violent injury" defined in the law does not require violence or actual injury; an effort to touch is sufficient.
In order to be charged with assault, you must act willfully and with the intent of applying force on another person — even if that force is simply unlawful touching. There are any number of reasons why this situation may occur, or why your actions may be misinterpreted by the alleged victim.
Simple assault is a misdemeanor crime punishable by up to six months in a county jail and a fine of up to $1,000. California law doesn't just prohibit violence against another person, it prohibits even the attempt to commit violence.
Conviction can result in six months in a county jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both jail time and a fine.
Class A Assault Assault can also be punished as a Class A Misdemeanor with a punishment ranging up to 1 year in jail and a maximum fine of $4,000. This type of assault is committed when a person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse.
The intent is what allows you to consider it an assault claim. Essentially, a civil assault consists of any intentional, violent action that causes you to feel apprehension and physical harm. You do not even need to be fully struck for it to be considered a civil assault.
Apart from eyewitness testimonies, physical evidence, medical records, and digital communications can also be used. However, witness testimonies often become the deciding factor in these cases.
While in some states the crime of an assault is defined as intentionally putting someone in reasonable fear of being physically harmed, but no actual physical contact or injury is required, in New York physical contact and injury are required to be charged with assault.
Pressing charges refers to the act of pursuing legal action against someone who has committed a crime. It typically involves reporting the crime to law enforcement and providing evidence that supports the accusation. However, the final decision to proceed with charges is made by the prosecutor, not the victim.