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Old 08-25-2006, 07:34 AM
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Default threatening charge??

hello members,
i need to know the name of the charge if you threaten someone with a weapon but not make contact yet?
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Old 08-25-2006, 07:36 AM
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If victim is actually touched by person doing crime, it is assault & battery; victim not attacked - only threatened, then crime is assault. However, if assault is with deadly weapon, it is aggravated assault which is more serious than simple assault.
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