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Assault, The Downside of Anger

By Steven Rodriguez

“Assault is either the threat or attempt to strike another, whether successful or not, where the target is aware of the danger.” Violence is an increasing issue throughout Los Angeles, and assault is one of the major areas where the law is constantly challenged. Recently, in Texas, a matter known as the Jena 6 situation has ruined a community all in relation to an assault that took place. Assault isn’t a crime that is gender or class specific, it happens to rich and poor, young and old, male and female. There is a case recently where jailers allegedly beat an inmate and pepper sprayed his genitalia. In many cases of assault, the issue isn’t simply that the victim suffered physical harm, but that there are lingering mental and emotional affects that continue long after the physical scars have healed...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on February 29, 2008 (boomark / email).