Can I Be Charged with Assault If I Didn’t Hit Anyone? | Legal Answers & Defenses

Can I Be Charged with Assault If I Didn’t Hit Anyone?

Can You Face Assault Charges Without Physical Contact? Yes, you can be charged with assault in California even if you never physically touched anyone. Under California Penal Code 240, assault is defined as an unlawful attempt, coupled with the present ability, to commit a violent injury on another person. The law does not require actual […]
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