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1 Simple Assault. Amend RSA 631:2-a to read as follows:
631:2-a Simple Assault.
I. A person is guilty of a misdemeanor for simple assault if he or she:
(a) Purposely or knowingly causes bodily injury or unprivileged physical contact to another; or
(b) Recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or
(c) Negligently causes bodily injury to another by means of a deadly weapon.
II. Simple assault is a misdemeanor unless committed in a fight entered into by mutual consent, in which case it is a violation. Also, a person is guilty of a violation for simple assault if he or she purposely or knowingly causes unprivileged physical contact to another which does not result in harm or injury. In this paragraph, "harm or injury" means any act which results in physical or emotional pain. Any person found guilty of a violation under this paragraph shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $100 or community service not to exceed 10 hours. Nothing in this paragraph shall be used as a defense by any person who is being prosecuted for an offense under RSA 632-A.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2019.
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1 Simple Assault. Amend RSA 631:2-a to read as follows:
631:2-a Simple Assault.
I. A person is guilty of a misdemeanor for simple assault if he or she:
(a) Purposely or knowingly causes bodily injury to another; or
(b) Recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or
(c) Negligently causes bodily injury to another by means of a deadly weapon.
II. Simple assault is a misdemeanor unless committed in a fight entered into by mutual consent, in which case it is a violation. Also, a person is guilty of a violation for simple assault if he or she purposely or knowingly causes unprivileged physical contact to another which does not result in harm or injury. In this paragraph, "harm or injury" means any act which results in physical or emotional pain. Any person found guilty of a violation under this paragraph shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $100 or community service not to exceed 10 hours. Nothing in this paragraph shall be used as a defense by any person who is being prosecuted for an offense under RSA 632-A.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2019.