Assault:
Assault means an intentional touching that is offensive and is done with unlawful force, or is intended to create fear of bodily injury.  A simple accusation of a push, a slap, or even that a person stopped another person from leaving a room, can result in a criminal assault charge being filed. Assault charges are broken down into four degrees, ranging from Assault in the First Degree (Assault I) to Assault in the Fourth Degree (Assault IV).  Assault I, II and III are Felonies and are filed as crimes in Superior Court.  Assault IV is a Gross Misdemeanor and is filed as a crime in either Municipal or District Court.