Which of the Following Statements Is the Best Description of 'Assault

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the best description of 'Assault'?

• A)An intentional act which causes another to reasonably believe that they are in imminent danger of harmful or offensive contact.
• B)An intentional or negligent act which brings about an immediate or direct harmful or offensive contact to another.
• C)An intentional,direct and total restraint upon the liberty of another.
• D)A statement made to another in a way that is intended to cause physical injury to them and that does in fact cause a reasonably foreseeable physical harm to them.

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Definitions:

Safe Streets Act

Legislation intended to increase public safety by restricting or penalizing specific behaviors or activities deemed to be hazardous or disruptive to the community.

Safe Streets Act

Legislation aimed at reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries, often through enforcement measures, improvements in road design, and public education campaigns.

Moral Regulation

The constitution of certain behaviours as immoral and thereby requiring public regulation.

Normalization Of Law Breaking

The process by which illegal or unethical activities become regarded as normal or acceptable within a society or group.