Emergencies includes downed trees or tree limbs, flooding or sewer overflows, and street signal outages. Please report all non-emergency issues online at this page. For urgent issues, call 311 or (510) 615-5566.
For urgent issues, call 311 or (510) 615-5566.
Non-Emergency Situations: For non-life-threatening issues, please use the following non-emergency numbers: OPD: (510) 777-3333 and Public Maintenance: 311 or (510) 615-5566. This helps keep 911 lines open for genuine emergencies and reduces response times for critical situations.
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Can You Sue Someone for Assault? Yes, you can sue someone for assault with the intent to win financial damages in court because the act of assault can be both a crime and a civil tort. When someone commits a civil tort such as assault, they do civil wrongdoing, which is not the same as a criminal wrong.
If you are attacked, YES you can press charges even if coming out on top. It is probably advisable to press charges, particularly if the evidence is on your side, because your assailant may otherwise claim that you were the aggressor and sue you. Can you sue someone for assaulting you?
What Are the 3 Elements of Assault? Intent to cause harm or fear. Fear or apprehension of imminent harm. Actual or attempted physical contact.