Existing law defines the crime of assault as: (1) unlawfully attempting to use physical force against another person; or (2) intentionally placing another person in reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm. (NRS 200.471) This bill revises the definition of the crime of assault to clarify that intentionally placing another person in reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm includes, without limitation, making a threat of sexual violence against another person.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 200.471
BDR: 200.471