Negligent Assault Complaint With A Deadly Weapon In Pennsylvania
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(a) Deadly force means that force which a reasonable person would consider likely to cause death or serious bodily harm. Its use may be justified only under conditions of extreme necessity, when all lesser means have failed or cannot reasonably be employed.
§ 3124.1. Sexual assault. Except as provided in section 3121 (relating to rape) or 3123 (relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse), a person commits a felony of the second degree when that person engages in sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse with a complainant without the complainant's consent.
In Pennsylvania it is considered aggravated assault if you use a deadly weapon, such as a gun, to try to intentionally or knowingly injure another person. This level of aggravated assault is a felony of the second degree, and you can be sentenced to as many as 10 years in prison.
(ii) The use of deadly force is not in any event justifiable under this subsection unless: (A) the actor believes that there is a substantial risk that the person whom he seeks to prevent from committing a crime will cause death or serious bodily injury to another unless the commission or the consummation of the crime ...
The statute justifies using deadly force to defend yourself, others, or your property in the face of immediate risk of pertinent bodily harm or danger.
But assault with a deadly weapon is not a civil complaint - it is a criminal complaint. You can file a criminal complaint with local law enforcement. The investigation and the decision whether to file charges are handled by law enforcement and governmen...
The prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt each of these 3 elements: Intent to cause harm or fear. Fear or apprehension of imminent harm. Actual or attempted physical contact.
Yes, u can sue for assault and battery in civil court. it might be best to wait til the criminal case is over as you may be able to use any resolution of the case against him there. you'll need to document all your damages. just about any lawyer willing to take the case can.
Pennsylvania has two categories of assault: simple assault and aggravated assault. For the most part, the difference between them is that simple assault involves bodily injury while aggravated assault involves serious bodily injury.
