Sec 13-1203. Assault; classification  


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  • A. A person commits assault by:

    1. Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing any physical injury to another person; or

    2. Intentionally placing another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury; or

    3. Knowingly touching another person with the intent to injure, insult or provoke such person.

    B. Assault committed intentionally or knowingly pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 1 is a class 1 misdemeanor. Assault committed recklessly pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 1 or assault pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 2 is a class 2 misdemeanor. Assault committed pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 3 is a class 3 misdemeanor.