Not if the assault was on a family member- known as Domestic Violence.
It depends on the circumstances and the history of the suspect, but potentially, it will be the same charge as assault with a firearm, aggravated assault.
Yes, you can be prosecuted for aggravated assault. It is the same charge as threatening someone with a larger caliber firearm.
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Get a copy of the state penal code. Aggravated assault doesn't necessarily require a firearm. Additionally, aggravated assault doesn't necessarily require a weapon. If you beat someone so badly with your hands that they almost die or suffer severe injuries, that can also be ag assault.
No, it is not legally permissible to assault someone for stealing. Assault is a crime and should be reported to the authorities.
Assault is to physically attack someone with intent to harm.
Slapping someone, or spitting on someone are examples of simple assault in Canada.
No. "Violent" crime is normally defined as a crime in which another person was injured or someone tried to injure another person.
When someone utilizes a firearm (pistol, rifle or shotgun) to kill themselves.
Yes, spitting on someone can be considered assault in Washington State.
Yes.
There are many different kinds of assault. Spitting on someone is a kind of assault. Assault certainly can be a heinous crime if it is a severe kind of assault. If it is a minor assault, then the crime is not heinous.