False Charge of Simple Assault

[iversnow]

What is the name of your state? PA What amount of proof is needed on an simple assault charge, Someone fell and is blaming someone else for pushing him to fall. broken arm and leg. how to prove innocence or guilt, seems to be one mans word against the other. injuries could have happened either way. defendants brother saw this from across street. injured has a drug problem. defendant has priors? tough to figure out

[CdwJava]

Originally Posted by iversnow

What is the name of your state? PA What amount of proof is needed on an assault charge, Someone fell and is blaming someone else for pushing him to fall. broken arm and leg. how to prove innocence or guilt

The state would have to show that the person was assaulted ... That is to say that the victim was pushed, hit or shoved. This can be shown by statements, injuries, other evidence, or whatever the state wants to bring forth to show that the defendant indeed committed the assault.

What elements must specifically be met will depend on the specific statute the defendant is charged with.

- Carl