What is ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO COMMIT ROBBERY? Definition of ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO COMMIT ROBBERY in Black's Law Dictionary
Involves an assault as well as an intent to commit robbery. Foss v. State, 36 Ohio App. 417, 173 N.E. 296, 297.
Secret Assault
Under a North Carolina statute, to warrant conviction for malicious, "secret assault," state must prove all essential elements of crime, namely, malice, use of deadly weapon in secret manner, with intent to kill. State v. Kline, 190 N.C. 177, 129 S.E. 417, 418.
It is not essential, however, that the person assaulted be unconscious of the presence of his adversary, though the purpose of such adversary must not be known. State v. Oxendine, 187 N.C. 658, 122 S.E. 568, 571.
Simple Assault
One committed with no intention to do any other injury. An offer or attempt to do bodily harm which falls short of an actual battery; an offer or attempt to beat another, but without touching him; for example, a blow delivered within striking distance, but which does not reach its mark. Norton v. State, 14 Tex. 393. Also, sometimes, the use of physical violence upon another, without circumstances of aggravation. Ratcliff v. State, 106 Tex.Cr.R. 37, 289 S.W. 1072, 1074. "Simple assault and battery" is an unlawful act of violent injury to another, unaccompanied by any circumstances of aggravation. State v. Jones, 133 S.C. 167, 130 S.E. 747, 751. And see State v. Staw, 97 N.J.L. 349, 116 A. 425.
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