Scaring people is a crime -- at least, when you cause them to believe you'll hurt them. Assault is aggressive behavior, and a crime in its own right.
The case of Vetter v. Morgan is an interesting read, and worth understanding if you yourself have ever been the victim of road rage or bullying. Should bullies go to jail for instilling fear in their victims? Thoughts? Debate it on our Facebook page!
Assault and Battery
Not the same things. Battery involves actual physical harm to another person; Assault means causing a person to fear imminent harm.
Citation: Vetter v. Morgan, 913 P.2d 1200 (1995)
Aggression et Batterie
Pas les mêmes choses. La batterie implique un préjudice physique réel à une autre personne ; Agression signifie faire craindre à une personne un préjudice imminent.
Référence : Vetter c. Morgan, 913 P.2d 1200 (1995)
