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    Laws - View Law: FIGHTING AND ASSAULT


    An assault is committed any time a person knowingly causes physical injury to another person. It is also any time that someone may feel physically threatened or when someone touches someone else to provoke or insult them. (A.R.S. § 13-1203).

    Sometimes assault is classified as a misdemeanor. Aggravated assault is a felony. It is important to know this and to realize that fighting can be illegal. If you are involved in a fight, you could also be charged with disorderly conduct or disturbing the peace.


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    On 01/09/05
    Kita from GA said:
    I never hit anybody unless they hit me first. my mom says that if they talk mean or bad to you its ok you dont be viliet, but if they touch you ,you can kick em, punch, etc. but if it all talk and no action its ok. i dont like to get in fights at school, but if it is for self defence i will.
    On 12/08/04
    Jesse from OH said:
    The only time I would ever hit someone is if they ever hit me first that's the only time.
    On 12/07/04
    Krissaca from TN said:
    I think taht it is good to defend yourself because if you don't then the people who bully you will think that you are weak and they will just pick on you more. My mother always told me to defend myself no matter what. It just makes you look like you're weak and I don't want people to think that way about me.
    On 11/23/04
    shane from OH said:
    Yes because they know they would get in trouble befour they did it.
    On 11/23/04
    Craig from OH said:
    I dont think they should be charged with fighting back the other person started the fight
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