§ 11.400. Assault.
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/us/cfr/t25/s§ 11.400·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)A person is guilty of assault if he or she:
(1)Attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or
(2)Negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or
(3)Attempts by physical menace to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury.
(b)Assault is a misdemeanor unless committed in a fight or scuffle entered into by mutual consent, in which case it is a petty misdemeanor.