Forsyth County Simple Assault defense attorney

Simple Assault can be, for example, where a person attempts to strike another individual but misses. It can also be if, during a heated argument, a person threatens to punch someone and even raises their fist as if they are going to do it.

Any case where someone threatens another person with physical violence can be Simple Assault, or it could be a Terroristic Threat; it depends. Although they may not carry it out, because a real threat has been uttered, making another person reasonably fear that it will be carried out and they might be physically hurt, a Simple Assault may have occurred.

Forcefully grabbing someone’s arm or shoulder to intimidate them is different and could be considered Simple Battery if the touching is insulting or provoking. Imagine an angry restaurant diner grabbing a passing waiter to make them stop and listen to their complaint. The waiter could feel insulted or provoked.

A grab could also come from a drunk bar patron who thinks they’re being flirty when touching a waitress inappropriately. Though the pinch is not likely to cause physical harm, the act could be insulting or provoking, and the waitress could make a complaint.

An example of Simple Assault could be a situation where an individual throws a cell phone at another person with the intent to cause harm. Even if the object misses the target, if a person is placed in reasonable apprehension or fear, then a Simple Assault may have occurred.