common assault

Examples (10)

• He was charged with common assault after the incident.
• The defendant pleaded guilty to common assault.
• In UK law, even making someone fear immediate violence can be considered common assault.
• She received a police caution for common assault following the argument.
• What is the maximum sentence for a conviction of common assault?
• The charges were downgraded from grievous bodily harm to common assault.
• He is currently facing trial for two counts of common assault.
• The legal definition of common assault is often misunderstood by the public.
• If found guilty of common assault, you could receive a community sentence.
• The footballer was arrested on suspicion of common assault but was later released.