§ 18-41. Assault.  


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  • A person commits the offense of assault if:

    (1)

    He attempts to cause or recklessly causes physical injury to another person; or

    (2)

    With criminal negligence he causes physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon; or

    (3)

    He purposely places another person in apprehension of immediate physical injury; or

    (4)

    He recklessly engages in conduct which creates a grave risk of death or serious physical injury to another person; or

    (5)

    He knowingly causes physical contact with another person knowing the other person will regard to contact as offensive or provocative.

(Code 1974, § 16-1.1)