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Originally Posted by ChiefsFan369
That's what the officer told him when he went in and talked to him. A threat could charged as 3rd degree assault. (according to a friend of mine working when the officer went in to talk to him) Now I didn't want to bring charges against him originally- I just wanted everything documented if something happened.
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Assault is a threat. Battery is physical harm.
Under oklahoma law.
Assault and battery can be more severe if the suspect is of robust size and strength against the victim, ie....mentally/disabled, elderly victims.
Not sure what your state law is though.