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List 6 assaultive-type crimes, the elements required to prove the crime, and an example of each​

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Assaultive-type crimes involve the use of force or threat of force. The list includes simple assault, aggravated assault, sexual assault, robbery, battery, and domestic violence, each with its required elements and an example.

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Assaultive-Type Crimes and Their Elements

The following is a list of six assaultive-type crimes with their required elements to prove the crime and an example of each:

  1. Simple Assault: Requires intentional infliction or attempt to inflict bodily harm or an offensive contact, or the threat to do so. Example: Punching someone during a verbal altercation.
  2. Aggravated Assault: Involves assault with circumstances that elevate the crime, such as using a weapon or intending to commit a more serious crime. Example: Stabbing someone with the intent to cause serious bodily harm.
  3. Sexual Assault: Non-consensual intercourse or other sexual acts, involving force or coercion, or when the victim is incapable of giving consent. Example: Forcing someone into a sexual act without their consent.
  4. Robbery: Taking or attempting to take something of value from another by force or threat of force. Example: Mugging a person using a firearm.
  5. Battery: Physical contact with another person in a harmful or offensive way without that person's consent. Example: Beating up someone resulting in physical injuries.
  6. Domestic Violence: Violence or other abuse by one person against another in a domestic setting. Example: A spouse hitting their partner during an argument.

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Assaults :

Verbal - Sam makes threats to Nyla.

Simple - Jill attempts to spit on Ally.

Aggravated - Jack hits Tom with a weapon.

Physical - Charlie slaps Amanda

Battery - Brooke violently breaks a beer bottle on the bar and holds it menacingly while yelling at James

Elements :

Physical Contact

Intent

Apprehension of a Battery

Intent to Cause Apprehension

Apprehension of Imminent Harm

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