Overcoming the Surprisingly Low Bar of “Intent” in Assault Cases

“Assault” charges are one of the most common types of alleged criminal violations. Most people would assume that in order for assault charges to be filed, you must have intended to strike or hurt someone. But, as the jury instructions and case law make clear, you actually do not need to intend to harm anyone … Continue reading Overcoming the Surprisingly Low Bar of “Intent” in Assault Cases