Battery: Intentional Harmful or Offensive Physical Contact

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an element of battery?

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Absence of consent from the victim

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Intentional act

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Harmful or offensive physical contact

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Causation

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of battery?

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Damages

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Intent to cause harmful or offensive contact

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Harmful or offensive contact

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Causation

Question 3

True or False: Consent can be a valid defense to a battery charge.

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True

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False

Question 4

Which of the following is not a valid defense to battery?

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Contributory negligence

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Self-defense

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Insanity

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Provocation

Question 5

Intentionally spitting on someone is generally considered a form of battery.

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True

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False

Question 6

True or False: Battery can be committed intentionally or recklessly.

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True

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False

Question 7

Which of the following is not an essential element for proving battery?

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Damages

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Intentional act

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Harmful or offensive physical contact

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Causation

Question 8

How can assault be distinguished from battery?

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Assault involves intent to harm, while battery requires actual harm

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Assault requires physical contact, while battery does not

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There is no meaningful distinction between assault and battery

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Assault is a more serious offense than battery

Question 9

What is an example of transferred intent in battery?

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Intending to strike one person but accidentally hitting another

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Accidentally spilling coffee on someone

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Intentionally kicking a ball that strikes an individual

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Intentionally tripping someone who lands on a soft surface

Question 10

Which defense against battery pertains to the plaintiff's acceptance of inherent risks?

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Volenti non fit injuria

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Contributory negligence

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Self-defense

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Necessity

Question 11

In what situation is consent NOT considered a valid defense against battery?

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Non-consensual sexual activity

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Medically necessary procedures with informed consent

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Athletic competitions where risks are mutually understood

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Disciplinary actions by parents for minor children

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of battery?

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Consent of the victim

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Intentional action

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Harmful or offensive contact

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Causation

Question 13

What distinguishes battery from assault?

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Battery requires harmful or offensive contact, while assault does not.

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Assault requires physical contact, while battery does not.

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Battery and assault are essentially the same offense.

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Battery is a more serious crime than assault.

Question 14

In a battery case, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant:

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Intended to cause harmful or offensive contact

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Acted recklessly

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Caused substantial emotional distress

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Breached their duty of care

Question 15

In a battery case, the defendant's state of mind is:

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A factor in determining intent

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Irrelevant

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Only relevant if the defendant was intoxicated

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Always a mitigating factor

Question 16

Which of the following scenarios would constitute battery?

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A person intentionally pushing someone out of the way

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A doctor performing surgery with consent

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A police officer arresting a suspect with reasonable force

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A parent spanking their child as discipline

Question 17

What is the key distinction between assault and battery?

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Assault involves attempted contact, while battery involves actual contact

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Battery involves intended contact, while assault involves reckless contact

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Assault is a crime against property, while battery is a crime against a person

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There is no distinction between assault and battery

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when evaluating the reasonableness of self-defense in a battery case?

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The defendant's past history of violence

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The severity of the threat

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The imminence of the threat

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The defendant's size and strength

Question 19

Which of the following situations best illustrates the offensive physical contact element of battery?

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A doctor giving a shot to a patient who hasn't agreed to it

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Two basketball players accidentally bumping into each other during a game

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A parent giving their child a light tap as punishment

Question 20

In which scenario would self-defense most likely be considered a valid defense against a battery charge?

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Grabbing someone's arm to prevent them from hitting you

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Punching someone who accidentally bumps into you

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Pushing someone away after they have stopped threatening you

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT an element required to establish the tort of battery?

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Consent of the victim

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Intentional act

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Harmful or offensive contact

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Causation

Question 22

True or False: Battery can only be committed against a living person.

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False

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True

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a legal consequence of committing battery?

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Employment termination

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Criminal charges

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Civil lawsuit

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Imprisonment

Question 24

In the context of battery, what does the concept of 'transferred intent' refer to?

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When an individual intends to harm one person but accidentally harms another

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When an individual acts recklessly and causes unintentional harm

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When an individual is acting in self-defense

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When an individual consents to the harmful contact

Question 25

Which type of battery involves unlawful touching of a sexual nature?

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Sexual battery

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Physical battery

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Libel

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Slander

Question 26

What is the significance of 'informed consent' in relation to battery?

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It requires explicit consent before any medical procedure

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It excuses battery if the victim was unaware of the contact

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It allows for incidental contact without consent

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It has no relevance to battery cases

Question 27

What is the purpose of the defense of 'necessity' in battery cases?

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To excuse battery when necessary to prevent greater harm

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To forgive battery when the victim provoked the attack

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To allow for self-defense in all situations

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To negate the element of intent

Question 28

How does battery differ from assault?

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Battery involves actual physical contact, while assault does not

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Assault requires intent to harm, while battery does not

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Battery is a more serious offense than assault

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There is no distinction between battery and assault

Question 29

Which of the following is not an element of battery?

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Defendant's awareness of contact

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Intentional contact

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Harmful or offensive contact

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Plaintiff's lack of consent

Question 30

Which of the following actions would constitute battery?

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Grasping someone's hand without their permission

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Accidentally bumping into someone in a crowded area

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Pushing someone away to avoid bodily harm

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Verbally threatening someone with physical violence

Question 31

In general, what type of damages are awarded to compensate victims of battery?

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Compensatory damages

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Actual damages

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Punitive damages

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Nominal damages

Question 32

To successfully prove battery, the plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant:

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Intended to cause harm

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Acted with negligence

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Caused actual damages

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Breached a legal duty

Question 33

Which of the following intentional torts is closely related to battery?

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Assault

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Defamation

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Trespass to chattels

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False imprisonment

Question 34

Identify the essential element of battery that involves physical contact.

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Harmful or offensive physical contact

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Intent to cause harm

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Damages

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Causation

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a potential legal consequence of committing battery?

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License suspension

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Civil damages

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Criminal charges

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Injunction

Question 36

When is consent to battery considered valid?

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When given for a medical procedure with full disclosure of risks

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When obtained under duress

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When given by a minor

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When given without the person fully understanding the consequences

Question 37

Battery can be committed even if the victim does not suffer any physical injuries.

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True

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False

Question 38

What is the primary distinction between the focus of civil battery and criminal battery?

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Civil battery seeks to compensate the victim, while criminal battery aims to punish the perpetrator.

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Civil battery aims to punish the perpetrator, while criminal battery seeks to compensate the victim.

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Both civil and criminal battery aim to compensate the victim.

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Both civil and criminal battery aim to punish the perpetrator.

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of battery?

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Intent to cause emotional distress only

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Harmful or offensive physical contact

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Causation

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Lack of consent

Question 40

Which of the following is a valid defense to battery?

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Self-defense within reason

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Voluntary intoxication

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Provocation alone

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Consent to physical contact involving serious bodily harm

Question 41

Intentionally bumping into someone without causing any physical harm or offense would:

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Not constitute battery

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Be considered unlawful detention

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Constitute battery if done with intent to cause fear

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Constitute assault

Question 42

What is a key distinction between battery and assault?

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Battery involves harmful or offensive physical contact, while assault does not.

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Battery is always a felony, while assault is always a misdemeanor.

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Assault requires intent to cause serious bodily harm, while battery does not.

Question 43

A medical professional who performs a surgical procedure without the patient's informed consent may be liable for:

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Battery

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False imprisonment

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Wrongful death

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Assault

Question 44

Which of the following factors is typically NOT considered when determining the severity of a battery charge?

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The victim's socioeconomic status

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The offender's motive

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The extent of the victim's injuries

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The victim's relationship to the offender

Question 45

Intentionally spraying someone with water, causing them to get wet and startled, may constitute:

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Battery

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False imprisonment

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Assault

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No tort

Question 46

Consensual fighting, such as in a regulated boxing match, is:

Accepted Answer

Generally not considered battery

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False imprisonment

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Battery

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Assault

Question 47

Which of the following is an essential element of battery?

Accepted Answer

Intentional harmful or offensive physical contact

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Negligence

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Intentional infliction of emotional distress

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Defamation

Question 48

What are the potential legal consequences of committing battery in most jurisdictions?

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Both civil liability (e.g., lawsuits) and criminal charges (e.g., assault)

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Only civil liability

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Only criminal charges

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No legal consequences

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of harmful battery?

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Punching someone in the face, causing physical pain or injury

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Touching someone's arm without their permission, which may be offensive but not necessarily harmful

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Accidentally bumping into someone, which does not result in any physical injury

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Giving someone an unwanted hug, which may cause discomfort but not physical harm

Question 50

What is the key difference between assault and battery?

Accepted Answer

Assault involves the threat or attempt to make physical contact, while battery involves actual physical contact

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Assault is always a more serious crime than battery

Question 51

Which of the following is a common defense to battery in sports?

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Consent

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Self-defense

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Statute of frauds

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Necessity