Today, Many Jurisdictions Have Merged the Offenses of Assault and Battery

question 45

Multiple Choice

Today, many jurisdictions have merged the offenses of assault and battery, referring to both as:

• A) fighting
• B) battery
• C) assault
• D) conducive battery

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