What is the difference between an assault and a battery? The answer is simple. A battery involves physical contact; an assault does not. Specifically, for a battery to occur, the perpetrator must make ...

A jury found a former UC Santa Barbara student guilty of three counts related to sexual assault, battery and rape on Jan. 20.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (KEYT) – A 57-year-old Thousand Oaks man was arrested for battery, assault, and child abuse after allegedly pushing two juveniles during dueling protests near the intersection of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Anthony L. Herron, 40, was charged with aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon and simple battery.