07-26-2018, 05:30 PM
(07-26-2018, 05:14 PM)PhilHos Wrote: Not disputing anything you said, but is there a standard for when something is considered PHYSICAL.
The term "physical" does not matter. All that matters is a reasonable perceived threat.
If I pull a knife on you that is an assault even if I don't touch you. And you don't have to wait until someone stabs you to defend yourself.
On the other hand if a person is standing a few feet away he call yell all sorts of dirty names at you but if he does not threaten imminent violence it is not a threat. However if he gets close enough to hit you and is yelling in your face that is generally considered a threat.