Mark gave the keys to his apartment to his friend Jack so Jack could sleep after a late-night study session.When Jack walked in, Mark's roommate, Sam, was standing behind the door in the dark, holding a baseball bat over his head.Jack flicked on the light and Sam saw it was Jack, so he lowered the bat before Jack noticed him.In this case:

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Sam did not commit assault because he did not make Jack aware of the threat, and Jack did not perceive any threat. Therefore, neither Jack nor Sam is guilty of assault.

Mark Gave the Keys to His Apartment to His Friend