§ 13-21. Assault in the fourth degree.

(a)

A person commits the offense of assault in the fourth degree if:

(1)

He attempts to cause or recklessly causes physical injury, physical pain, or illness to another person; or

(2)

With criminal negligence he causes physical injury to another person by means of a firearm; or

(3)

He purposely places another person in apprehension of immediate physical injury; or

(4)

He recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another person; or

(5)

The person knowingly causes or attempts to cause physical contact with a person with a disability, which a reasonable person, who does not have a disability, would consider offensive or provocative; or

(6)

He knowingly causes physical contact with another person knowing the other person will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.

(b)

Assault in the fourth degree is a misdemeanor.

(Code 1978, § 240.040; Ord. No. 17-20, § 1, 6-13-17)

State law reference

Similar provisions, RSMo 565.070.