Sentences with phrase «counts as assault»

Even if you are threatened but not harmed, this counts as assault.

In an effort to reduce gun violence, the law broadened the definition of what counts as an assault weapon and created the pistol database, among other provisions.

«I had to privately confront my attacker because when I told my friends and the organizers of the event we were attending, they told me that it didn't count as assault because he was gay,» says Couto.

Not exact matches

As Strat wrote in that first editorial: «We have barely begun to count the cost of the assault on the child, in social let alone in psychological or spiritual terms.»

«Monsignor William Lynn, who served as the secretary for clergy for the under then - Philadelphia Archbishop Anthony Bevilacqua, was charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the alleged assaults»

Monsignor William Lynn, who served as the Secretary for Clergy for the under former Philadelphia Archbishop Anthony Bevilacqua, was charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the alleged assaults, Williams said.

Monsignor William Lynn, who served as the secretary for clergy for the under then - Philadelphia Archbishop Anthony Bevilacqua, was charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the alleged assaults, Williams said.

As shown by the New York Times» own evidence, published for all to see on their website at the beginning of their well planned assault this Easter, the claim concerning what the «Pope -LSB-...] allowed» is false on two counts:

She stated: «If Senator Peralta wants to be counted as a Democrat, he must stand up for victims of sexual assault and refuse to be a part of a conference led by a sexual predator.»

The Labour MP Eric Joyce faces being ditched by his local party tonight as members discuss his conduct during a turbulent week that has left him facing three counts of common assault.

Jeffries recounted several recent notorious cases, including Eric Garner, noting that «those officers weren't even charged with a misdemeanor count of assault» as Cuomo listened and nodded.

While driver Weichert is charged with three counts of vehicular homicide and one count of vehicular assault, and her front - seat passenger Samantha Bowling may be charged as well, Erin Wood says she is more sad than bitter over losing her husband.

Cosby was convicted of three counts of sexual assault on April 26, capping a stunning fall from grace for the once beloved comic who starred on such TV hits as «I Spy» and «The Cosby Show» as well as in movies like «Uptown Saturday Night.»

As of yet at least (we've all learned to hedge our bets at this point), Franken hasn't been accused by 19 women (and counting) of everything from sexual assault to repeatedly barging into to beauty pageant dressing rooms and bragging about sexually assaulting women.

As reported by TMZ (via Vulture), the man who was driving the truck that hit Tracy Morgan's limo bus in 2014 — putting Morgan in a coma and killing comedian James McNair — has pled guilty to vehicular homicide and four counts of aggravated assault.

As expected none of the Weinstein - produced films eligible for inclusion received nominations, however there were multiple nominations for Ridley Scott's All the Money in the World, which was forced to replace star Kevin Spacey at short notice, after he was accused of multiple counts of sexual assault and harassment.

This means that without counting bonuses offered by other cards the most a planet can have is four buildings, thus four dice, which is why it's important to support valuable planets with fleets in orbit as attacking players must always destroy ships first before embarking on a planetary assault.

Accused went to cottage of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, and accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against conviction dismissed — Although trial judge did not address analytical steps in order, he properly analyzed evidence and concluded that injuries sustained by victim were not accidental and could not have occurred in any other fashion than as stated by victim — Having provided reasons for accepting victim's evidence, trial judge was entitled to reject accused's evidence — Trial judge's reasoning, though skeletal, permitted accused and appellate court to determine how and why finding resulted.

Accused went to cottage of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public interest.

Accused went to cottage of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed against order to provide DNA sample — Appeal allowed — Order was issued to destroy DNA sample that was taken — Trial judge erred in failing to exercise discretion not to order DNA sample — Accused was first time offender, in circumstances that resulted in serious injuries, but with no intention of causing those injuries — Accused had otherwise been exemplary citizen, and likelihood of re-offending was remote.

Under the agreement, the Crown was to withdraw 10 counts of sexual assault against him as long as he appeared before the Justices of the Peace Review Council and admitted to the allegations.

Further, the Crown wanted to pursue a similar act application to show that the method of assault was similar through all of the counts and as such, there could be enough evidence of identification.

The youth, who can only be identified as T.J.A. under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was acquitted of three counts of sexual assault and three of sexual interference related to touching three girls.

Ghomeshi is charged with 4 counts of sexual assault as well 1 count of overcoming resistance by choking.

In cases where the accused's language and behavior are part of assault charge, then the State must demonstrate that the victim perceived his language and behavior as a threat to the physical well being of the victim (it only counts if you can prove what was said was a threat of imminent lawless action.

Wei Xin Huang, 29, off Markham is charged with two counts of kidnapping with the intent to hold for ransom, as well as one count of aggravated assault and one count of manslaughter.