California Penal Code Section 240 (PC 240): Assault
Definition and Aspects of Assault:
Under California Penal Code 240 (PC 240), it is against the law to commit a violent injury on the person of another. Assault is defined as having the intention and the present ability to harm another person, and it is a misdemeanor offense punishable with jail time and expensive fines.
Assault and Battery are often referred to together;...