CHAPTER 8 – OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON
Section 8-1 Simple Assault
8-1.01 Assault/Communicating Threats. A person is guilty of communicating threats if, without lawful
authority:
(a) The person willfully threatens to inflict bodily harm or death upon a person, or to damage the
property of another; and
(b) The threat is communicated to the other person, orally, in writing, or by any other means; and
(c) The threat is made in a manner and under circumstances that would cause a reasonable person
to believe that the threat is likely to be carried out.
(d) A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $2500, or imprisonment
of not more than 6 months, or both.
8-1.02 Assault with a Dangerous or Deadly Weapon. Any person who shall attempt or threaten bodily harm
to another person by use of a dangerous or deadly weapon shall be deemed guilty of assault with a
dangerous or deadly weapon and upon conviction thereof shall be sentenced to confinement of not more
than 90 days but not less than 2 days, and to pay a fine of not more than $300 but not less than $50.
Section 8-2 First Degree Assault and Battery
8-2.01 First Degree Assault and Battery.
(a) Any person who shall intentionally or knowingly use force or violence on another person shall be
guilty of assault and battery in the first degree when he:
(1) Shall use force or violence upon the person or body of another with a firearm or any
other deadly or dangerous weapon;
(2) Shall administer to or cause to be taken by another, poison or any other noxious or
destructive thing so as to endanger the life of another person.
(b) Any person convicted thereof shall be sentenced to confinement for not more than 6 months but
not less than 30 days and to pay a fine of not more than $500 but not less than $150.
8-2.02 Second Degree Assault and Battery.
(a) Any person who shall willfully and knowingly use force or violence on another person shall be
guilty of assault and battery in the second degree when he willfully and unlawfully touches,
strikes or otherwise harms the person or body of another.
(b) Any person convicted thereof shall be sentenced to confinement of not more than 90 days but
not less than 2 days and to pay a fine of not more than $350 but not less than $200.
8-2.03 Mandatory Sentence and Fine.
(a) The minimum sentences provided for in this Chapter are mandatory.
(b) Each sentence for conviction of such offenses shall include both the confinement and the fine
and neither may be suspended or reduced. Furthermore, any sentence of confinement for first
degree assault and battery shall be given without consideration for work release or other such
programs.
Section 8-3 Abduction
8-3.01 Abduction. Any person who shall willfully detain or take away another person against that person's
will, or if such person be under the age of eighteen years, without the consent of the parent of or other
lawful custodian shall be deemed guilty of abduction and upon conviction thereof shall be sentenced to a
period of confinement not to exceed 6 months or ordered to pay a fine of not to exceed $500, or both the
jail sentence and fine, and costs.
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Revised Spokane Law & Order Code, 5/14/2013