Florida Statutes § 784.011 — Assault.
Assault means an intentional, unlawful threat to do violence that creates a well-founded fear of imminent violence; assaulting another person is a misdemeanor, with a higher degree offense if done in furtherance of a riot or aggravated riot.
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