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“assault” is an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to the person of another, coupled with an apparent ability to do so

Misdemeanor Assault

If you have been charged with ASSA1000 ASSAULT you can call a Tampa Criminal Assault Lawyer at (813) 222-2220  and tell your story.

Form Code: ASSA1000
Florida Statute: 784.011
Level: Misd (Misdemeanor)
Degree: 2nd
Description: ASSAULT

ASSA1000 ASSAULT is often charged in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Title XLVI CRIMES
Chapter 784 ASSAULT; BATTERY; CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE

784.011 Assault.(1) An “assault” is an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to the person of another, coupled with an apparent ability to do so, and doing some act which creates a well-founded fear in such other person that such violence is imminent.

(2) Whoever commits an assault shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.