9.08 – Assault, Battery, and Reckless Conduct
Sections
9.08.010 – Assault prohibited
It is unlawful for a person to commit an assault. A person commits an assault when, without lawful authority, he engages in conduct which places another in reasonable apprehension of receiving battery.
(1969-M-3: § 4 (part); Prior code: § 28.034)
9.08.020 – Battery Prohibited
It is unlawful for a person to commit battery. A person commits battery if he intentionally or knowingly without legal jurisdiction and by any means:
- Causes bodily harm to an individual; or
- Makes physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with an individual.
(1969-M-3: § 2; Prior code: § 28.006)
9.08.030 – Reckless conduct prohibited
It is unlawful to commit reckless conduct. A person who causes bodily harm to, or endangers the bodily safety of, an individual by any means, commits reckless conduct if he performs in a reckless manner, the acts which cause the harm or endanger the safety, whether they otherwise are lawful or unlawful.