N.H. Rev. Stat. § 631:2-a

Current through Chapter 7 of the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 631:2-a - Simple Assault

I.A person is guilty of simple assault if he:

(a) Purposely or knowingly causes bodily injury or unprivileged physical contact to another; or

(b) Recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or

(c) Negligently causes bodily injury to another by means of a deadly weapon.

II.Simple assault is a misdemeanor unless committed in a fight entered into by mutual consent, in which case it is a violation.

RSA 631:2-a

1979, 126:3, eff. Aug. 4, 1979.