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ASSAULT

Assault is a crime of violence. Assault is also only the threat of violence. When violence is carried out it is known as battery. Assault is usually not treated as a felony unless serious harm is done.

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What does the law consider assault? In most states in America there have to be four factors present to be considered assault.
•    Apparent and present ability to carry the act out
•    Unlawful attempt.
•    Intent of committing an injury
•    Reasonable fear of bodily injury.
In Maine the legal definition of simple assault is any unwanted physical contact, even if no physical injury is suffered.

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