Definition
Individuals who have been subjected to an intentional act of physical harm or the threat of physical harm by another. Aggravated assault/battery occurs when an individual suffers a severe injury at the hands of another, either by battery or through use of a deadly weapon. Definitions of both "assault" and "battery" vary by jurisdiction; and both may be prosecuted via both civil and criminal laws.
URL Name
YX-1500-0075
Third Level Code
YX-1500
Taxonomy Code
YX-1500.0075
Parent Code
YX-1500
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YX
Fourth Level Code
YX-1500-0075
Use References
Aggravated Assault Victims, Assault Victims, Battery Victims
Publication Status
Online