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Assault definitions vary from state to state but in general
Slapping someone is not assault.... it is called Battery....Battery is the harmful or offensive touching of another person without permission [IE] slapping, punching, kicking, biting, pushing, grabbing or touching them on certain body parts (coping a feel)..
Assault is an act that creates an apprehension in another person of an imminent, harmful, or offensive contact. The act consists of a threat of harm accompanied by an apparent, present ability to carry out that threat..
[IE] Drawing back your hand/fist at another person and telling them you are going to slap/punch them, making threats to beat them up,damage property, Making threats to run them over with your car,ect ect..
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What are some examples of simple assault?
Slapping someone, or spitting on someone are examples of simple assault in Canada.
Can a wife be arrested for slapping a women that is having an affair with her husband?
Yes, striking another adult is assault and/or battery.
Can you be fined for slapping a person across the face?
Yes. Any "unwanted touching" is considered to be an assault.
Would a person expect to be charged with an assault after slapping a another hard across the face in order to stop further verbal abuse which is aimed at the person giving the slap?
If the person receiving the slap called the police you could be arrested for assault. Name calling or verbal abuse is not nice, but it is not a crime. Slapping or striking another person is a crime.
Would an 11 year old go to juvy for slapping a 10 year old?
For just a slap in the face? No. there will be repercussions though and your parents will be responsible. It's assault.
What is a butt-slapping?
A butt-slapping is an act of slapping of a person's buttocks, usually out of jest.
What does slapping your chin do?
Slapping your chin will cause an ebration and WILL PROBABLY HURT!
Why is happy slapping called happy slapping?
because your happy while ur slapping!! people just don't have other names for it. doh!!
Is slapping sombody wrong?
It would depend on who you are slapping, and under the circumstances of the situation.
What is chest slapping by gorillas an example of?
Chest-slapping by gorillas is an example of a threat display.
Is happy slapping a form of bullying?
Slapping someone is a form of physical abuse or cruelty.
Is slapping a dog a abuse?
yes slapping a dog is abuse instead you should just punish them without hurting them physically.
