5-2-11: SIMPLE ASSAULT; BATTERY:

1. Defined: A person is guilty of simple assault if, having the present ability to do so, he unlawfully attempts to cause bodily injury to another. (Ord. 2000-13, 11-13-2000, eff. 1-1-2001)

2. Penalty: Simple assault is a misdemeanor punishable as provided in section 5-2-13 of this chapter. (Ord. 2000-13, 11-13-2000, eff. 1-1-2001; amd. 2007 Code)

B. Battery:

1. Offense Defined: A person is guilty of battery if he unlawfully touches another in a rude, insolent or angry manner or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another. (Ord. 2000-13, 11-13-2000, eff. 1-1-2001)

2. Penalty: Battery is a misdemeanor punishable as provided in section 5-2-13 of this chapter. (Ord. 2000-13, 11-13-2000, eff. 1-1-2001; amd. 2007 Code)

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