(1) An “assault” is an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to the person of another, coupled with an apparent ability to do so, and doing some act which creates a well-founded fear in such other person that such violence is imminent.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3), a person who assaults another person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(3) A person who assaults another person in furtherance of a riot or an aggravated riot prohibited under s. 870.01 commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 5, Feb. 10, 1832; RS 2400; GS 3226; RGS 5059; CGL 7161; s. 1, ch. 70-88; s. 729, ch 71-136; s. 17, ch. 74-383; s. 7, ch. 75-298; s. 171, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 2021-6.
Note.—Former s. 784.02.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 784 - Assault; Battery; Culpable Negligence
784.03 - Battery; Felony Battery.
784.041 - Felony Battery; Domestic Battery by Strangulation.
784.047 - Penalties for Violating Protective Injunction Against Violators.
784.048 - Stalking; Definitions; Penalties.
784.0487 - Violation of an Injunction for Protection Against Stalking or Cyberstalking.
784.049 - Sexual Cyberharassment.
784.062 - Misuse of Laser Lighting Devices.
784.075 - Battery on Detention or Commitment Facility Staff or a Juvenile Probation Officer.
784.076 - Battery on Health Services Personnel.
784.081 - Assault or Battery on Specified Officials or Employees; Reclassification of Offenses.