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Assault vs. Battery in Illinois
Assault vs. Battery in Illinois

While assault and battery are often paired as charges, they are actually separate crimes, each with their own implications and consequences. On its own, assault implies the threat of harm, whether or not an act of violence actually occurred; battery, on the other hand, ...

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