What Constitutes the Offense of Assault

In North Carolina, there are three different kinds of assault, each with its own kind of punishment. For anyone facing an accusation of assault, it’s important that you first know under which part of the statute you will likely be charged.

Types of Assault Charged in the State of North Carolina

There are three general categories of assault recognized by the state laws governing North Carolina: Assault and battery that result in physical injury, assault that has the intent to harm someone else and affray (fighting in a public place). This is when there is a fight between two or more people in a public place that is likely to scare people in the immediate area.