Period+2+Assault

Assault In Pennsylvania **Definitions: ** Bodily injury: Impairment of physical condition orsubstantial pain.

**  2701. Simple assault. (Teddi) ** Summary: If someone intentionally causes bodily injury to someone else they can be charged with simple assault. Also if they knowingly or recklessly cause bodily injury. If someone negligently uses a deadly weapon to cause bodily injury that can also be considered simple assault. Simple assault can also be if you use a hypodermic needle to harm someone searching you or arresting you.

Grading: Simple assault is a misdemeanor of the second degree, unless you're in a fight thats mutual which is then considered a misdemeanor or the third degree. ALso if its against a child under 12 years old by an adult 21 years or older, then it is a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Punishment range: Misdemeanor of the Third Degree- Fine: $2,500 Imprisonment- 1 year Misdemeanor of the Second Degree- Fine- $5,000 Imprisonment- 2 Years Misdemeanor of the First Degree- Fine- $10,000 Imprisonment- 5 Years

**  2702. Aggravated assault. (Teddi) ** Summary: (1) Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly cause serious bodily injury to someone under extreme circumstances where they don’t care whether you live or die. Any officers, agents, employees, employee of an agency, while on duty. (2) If tear or noxious gas is used, or an electric, electronic incapacitation device used on an officer, employee, or other person when acting in the scope of their employment. Intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to someone using a deadly weapon.

Grading: Aggravated assault is a felony of the first degree under subsection (1). Aggravated assault is a felony of the second degree under subsection (2).

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Punishment range: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Felony of the first degree- Fine: $25,000 Imprisonment: Courts decide, can't exceed 20 years <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Felony of the second degree- Fine: $25,000 Imprisonment: Courts decide, can’t exceed 10 years

** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2705. Recklessly endangering another person. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">(Teddi) ** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Summary: Recklessly placing someone in danger of death or serious bodily injury.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Grading: Recklessly endangering another person is a misdemeanor of the second degree

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Punishment range: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Misdemeanor of the second degree- Fine: $5,000 Imprisonment: 2 years

** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2712. Assault on sports official. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">(Teddi) ** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Summary: Anyone who violates section 2701, simple assault, toward a sports official assaulted during a sports event. Even if the official's acts cause the result, someone is guilty of assault on a sports official.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Grading.--Assault on a sports official is a misdemeanor of the first degree.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Punishment range: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Misdemeanor of the first degree- Fine: $10,000 Imprisonment: 5 years


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2704. Assault by life prisoner. ( Kwe ) **

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Summary:

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">For an assault committed by a prisoner that has a life sentence, the punishment will be a charge for murder of the second degree. Assault includes someone intentionally using body fluids, body parts, or weapons to injure or deface a person.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Grading:This is the same as a murder of the second degree.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Punishment range: Not exceeding a fine of $50,000. It is also a life imprisonment.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Summary: This occurs when a person unlawfully produces or manufactures weapons of mass destruction. It can also occur if someone transports, buys, or sells any thing that is harmful on a mass scale or terrorist-like. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Grading: The first offense is a felony of the second degree. The following offense is a felony of the first degree. If death occurs, it is the same as murder of the first degree. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Punishment range:Felony of the first degree: $25,000 fine and not more than 20 years. Felony of the second degree: $25,000 fine and no more than 20 years. Murder of the first degree: life imprisonment.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2716. Weapons of mass destruction. ( Kwe ) **

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Summary: A violent offense used to affect the conduct of government, affect civilians, or influence government policy, through intimidation. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Grading: This can be a felony of the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Punishment range: Felony of the first degree: $25,000 fine and not more than 20 years. Felony of the second degree: $25,000 fine and no more than 20 years.Felony of the third degree: $15,000 fine and no more than 7 years in prison.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2717. Terrorism. ( Kwe ) **

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">-- Local Example: **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">(Teddi) ** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">In Carlisle Pennsylvania a 16 year old student in high school was accused of indecent assault. Another 16 year old girl that goes to the high school went to the police, and told them that the 16 year old boy was making inappropriate comments and contact over the past several months. The boy has been charged with indecent assault, terroristic threats, and harassment.

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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">-- <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Scenarios: **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #cc0000; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">(Paige:) **

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">#1 During his basketball game Kabookie, 19, became extremely angry at the referee for calling unfair penalties against him throughout the game. By the third penalty Kabookie went up to the referee and shoved him on the ground, causing the referee to sprain his wrist.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">#2 Jojo, 22, thought it would be hilarious to prank call 911. He called stating that he needed ambulance and the fire company, although there was no trouble to aid. When all the medical and fire trucks showed up there was no danger and the police pressed charges. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">#3 Doug’s girlfriend broke up with him three months ago. Doug, 36, has not been right since. He has persistently called her cell phone over 30 times a day, and drives by her house every night to make sure that no other man is over. His ex has noticed his weird behavior and now fears for her safety. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> -- =** Hot Questions: <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #72ff00; font-family: 'Droid Serif'; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">( Kwe ) **=
 * 1) 1 Is poking someone in a way that does not harm them or tickle them, is that considered assault?
 * 2) 2 How to you determine what is serious pain, if some people have different nervous systems and problems?

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