simple assault
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She signed a plea deal June 20, 1994, on the lesser charge of simple assault, a misdemeanor in Pennsylvania, and was sentenced to 12 months’ probation, then released after six months for good behavior.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2024
Wilson and Danette Bert, Schillinger’s mother, were initially charged with simple assault and harassment but those charges were withdrawn.
From Salon ● May 17, 2024
Sean Sinon, 48, and rookie firefighter Reden Ecleo, 21, were released on their recognizance after facing simple assault charges over the incident in D.C.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
Court records show Pondexter-Moore was initially charged with simple assault and destruction of property, but the charges were dropped.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 30, 2022
Fraser, to his credit be it spoken, charged the jury to find a simple assault and entirely ignored that of a more aggravated nature.
From The Last Laird of MacNab An Episode in the Settlement of MacNab Township, Upper Canada by Various
