Third degree assault on a family or household member

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AR Code › Title 5 › Chapter 26 › Subchapter 3 › Section 5-26-309

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(a) A person commits third degree assault on a family or household member if the person purposely creates apprehension of imminent physical injury to a family or household member. (b) Third degree assault on a family or household member is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1979, No. 396, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-1659; Acts 1995, No. 1291, § 7.

(a) A person commits third degree assault on a family or household member if the person purposely creates apprehension of imminent physical injury to a family or household member.

(b) Third degree assault on a family or household member is a Class C misdemeanor.

Acts 1979, No. 396, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-1659; Acts 1995, No. 1291, § 7.

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