An Overview of Assault and Battery Crimes
Following is an overview of two crimes related to physical violence: Assault and battery.
Assault: A Crime of Physical Violence Against Others
Assault is a crime of physical violence against another person. It may refer only to the threat of violence caused by a threat or the immediate show of force. Assault is often defined as violence, but assault may include physical contact with another person without their consent.
Assault can come from someone very close to the victim or someone he or she trusts blindly. Domestic violence is one of the most significant examples of this type of assault. Generally, domestic abuse can come from a parent, life partner, sibling, fiancés, or significant other. Frequently, domestic abuse is challenging to move past because most people forget and forgive the person whom he or she loves.
Sexual Assault
Next to this is sexual assault. Sexual assault is a violent act that can affect both males and females. Approximately 25% of all women will be subjected to sexual assault during their lifetimes. Often, it is their partner or spouse who commits the assault. Most commonly, domestic exploitation comes from someone close to and trusted by the victim. Or, it may come from a stranger (in the form of blackmail, etc.). Sexual assault on a woman can damage her future sexual drive. In addition, it may put her at risk for pregnancy. Men also suffer from hypertension and mental struggles due to this aggressive act.
Provoked or aggravated assault is made with a deadly weapon or tool, like a gun or a knife. If someone is holding a gun and threatens to shoot unless the woman submits to rape, he does not commit the actual crime but can be charged with aggravated assault. On the other hand, normal assault is threatening to sexually, physically, or otherwise abuse a person without hitting him with a deadly weapon.
Another type of assault, motor vehicle assault, differs from the ones detailed above. Motor vehicles are considered deadly and dangerous weapons in these types of cases. In this case, the person drives in such a manner or deliberately tries to run over someone, keeping hostile intentions in mind. Suppose someone is irresponsible without caring for the safety of others around him. In that case, he can be ticketed and taken to jail because of the motor vehicle assault.
In addition, negative comments, staring, or pointing could also be considered assault these days. If someone has been charged with one of these types of assault, it is usually more challenging to prove in a court of law.
Battery: Causing Injuries and Unwanted Physical Contact with Others
What is the crime of Battery?
Battery is a crime that is an injury or other unwanted physical contact upon a person in such a manner that is likely to cause bodily harm. The crime of Battery is often charged in conjunction with the crime of assault, as “assault and battery.”
What does a private investigator need to know?
A private investigator may be called to investigate cases involving assault and battery charges. This would most likely be concerning a civil case or charge. Detectives need to know the laws and punishment for such a crime in their local area and be able to communicate the severity of the charges to their clients.
Questions and Comments
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If you reported the incidents to the police department, and they filed a report, contact them to obtain a copy.