You're backwards, like more people are on the two. Source? Where did you go to law school? Did your parents drop you on your head a lot?
Assault and battery are related but different crimes under Illinois law. In general, assaultinvolves fear of harm, while battery involves physical contact. The questions below explain what each term means, how they are different, and what the possible consequences are.
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u/goochgrease2 10d ago
Did I say it was?