A. Assault against a household member consists of: (1) an attempt to commit a battery against a household member; or (2) any unlawful act, threat or menacing conduct that causes a household member to reasonably believe that he is in danger of receiving an immediate battery. B. Whoever commits assault against a household member is guilty of a petty misdemeanor. History: Laws 1995, ch. 221, § 3. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 1995, ch. 221, § 8 made the Crimes Against Household Members Act effective on July 1, 1995.
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