Which of the following actions constitutes an assault?
A) Bumping into another in a crowded hallway
B) A hearty wave from another motorist
C) A bystander struck by a ball during a baseball game
D) Pointing an unloaded gun at another who does not know whether or not the gun is loaded
E) A car accident where you are hit by an impaired driver

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Assault is defined as an intentional act by one person that creates an apprehension in another of an imminent harmful or offensive contact. Pointing an unloaded gun at someone who believes it might be loaded fits this definition because it creates a reasonable fear of imminent harm, even if the gun cannot actually discharge.

Which of the Following Actions Constitutes an Assault