Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
Assult
Is it considedered assult if a woman slaps a man with an OPEN hand?
Asked on 9/23/05, 6:34 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Harrison
Berger Harrison, APC
Re: Assult
It's a battery, which is often referred to as an assault. Even spitting at someone can constitute a battery.
Answered on 9/26/05, 5:04 pm
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
Re: Assult
Under California law this would be a battery, committed by the man against the woman.
Answered on 9/26/05, 5:26 pm
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Re: Assult
Well DUH, a hit is a hit is a hit. It is actually a battery, but may also include an assault if he saw it coming.
Answered on 9/26/05, 7:43 pm