Assault and Battery
Welcome to the California legal encyclopedia's introductory entry covering the assault and battery laws of California, with explanations of the various implications of assault and battery in California and the criminal statutes enforced in California in connexion with assault and battery. This introductory entry covers case law related to assault and battery in California, the legal approach on assault and battery in the United States and related topics.
California criminal laws on assault and battery identify unlawful conduct related to assault and battery that is made punishable by sanctions, such as imprisonment and/or fines. The information below provides an California-specific general overview of the legal regime of assault and battery in California.