Chapter 10 Discussion - Bob and Rick get into an argument

Chap 10 Discussion

The following resources may be used in this discussion:

Criminal Law, University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing edition, 2015

Police officer wrongly charges partygoer with assault, battery. (2010, December). Trial, 11. Retrieved from https://link-gale-com.slcc.idm.oclc.org/apps/doc/A252945884/PPCJ?u=lln_aslcc&sid=PPCJ&xid=5e90c04d

Discussion Topic:

Bob and Rick get into an argument after drinking a few beers. Bob swings at Rick with his fist, but Rick ducks and Bob does not hit Rick. Bob swings again with the other hand, and this time he manages to punch Rick in the stomach. Identify the crimes committed in this situation. If Bob only swings once and misses, which crime(s) have been committed? Explain why.