Idaho § 18-901 - Assault defined
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-901 — Assault defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-901. Assault defined
An assault is:
(a) An unlawful attempt, coupled with apparent ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another; or
(b) 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.
[18-901, added 1979, ch. 227, sec. 2, p. 624.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-901
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-901 cover?
Section 18-901 ("Assault defined") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 18-901?
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