Many people mistakenly believe that assault requires physical contact or violence to occur. In reality, Florida law clearly distinguishes between assault (the threat of harm) and battery (actual physical contact), making it possible to face assault charges based solely on verbal threats. Under Florida law, simple assault is defined as...
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Verbal Threats as Simple Assault: Legal Boundaries and Defenses in Florida
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