Missouri · Missouri Revised Statutes — Criminal Offenses (Ch. 565–575)
Mo. Rev. Stat. (Crimes) § 565.056: Assault in the fourth degree
What this law says, in plain English
Assault in the fourth degree involves attempting or recklessly causing physical injury, creating apprehension of injury, or knowingly causing offensive contact. It is classified as a class A misdemeanor, or class C misdemeanor in certain circumstances.
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