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Danette Bert, Schillinger’s mother, were initially charged with simple assault and harassment but those charges were withdrawn.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
Currently they are treated as simple assault or bodily injury.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2023
The jury retired, and brought in a verdict of "Guilty of simple assault of a trifling nature, under strong provocation, and recommends the defendant to the leniency of the Court."
From The Last Laird of MacNab An Episode in the Settlement of MacNab Township, Upper Canada by Various
