How to Prove Assault

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Describe the events that transpired.. Talk to any witnesses of the assault.. Research your assailant's past.

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1

Describe the events that transpired.

Step 1

Describe the events that transpired.

2

Talk to any witnesses of the assault.

Step 2

Talk to any witnesses of the assault.

3

Research your assailant's past.

Step 3

Research your assailant's past.

4

Consider calling reputation or character witnesses.

Step 4

Consider calling reputation or character witnesses.

5

Make a physical comparison between yourself and your assailant.

Step 5

Make a physical comparison between yourself and your assailant.

6

Describe your assailant's words and body language.

Step 6

Describe your assailant's words and body language.

7

Explain any special circumstances.

Step 7

Explain any special circumstances.

8

Have witnesses testify to the reasonableness of your fears.

Step 8

Have witnesses testify to the reasonableness of your fears.

9

Gather any medical bills and make copies.

Step 9

Gather any medical bills and make copies.

10

Gather evidence of any lost wages.

Step 10

Gather evidence of any lost wages.

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Have friends or family members testify regarding your pain and suffering.

Step 11

Have friends or family members testify regarding your pain and suffering.

12

Argue for punitive damages.

Step 12

Argue for punitive damages.

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