Battery

Battery is the unlawful application of force resulting in harmful or offensive contact.

Related Crimes Against Persons rules

• AssaultAssault is attempted battery or intentionally causing reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful contact.
• False ImprisonmentFalse imprisonment is unlawful confinement of another without valid consent.
• KidnappingKidnapping involves unlawful confinement coupled with movement or concealment.
• RapeRape is sexual intercourse without consent by force, threat, or when the victim cannot consent.
• Statutory RapeStatutory rape is strict liability and does not require knowledge of the victim’s age.

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