Sarah yells, "I'm going to punch you!" at Laura and then punches Laura. Sarah is guilty of which of the following?

Name: Sarah yells, "I'm going to punch you!" at Laura and then punches Laura. Sarah is guilty of which of the following?
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Sarah is guilty of both assault and battery. Assault is the act of threatening someone with physical harm, which Sarah did when she yelled at Laura. Battery is the actual physical contact or harm done to another person, which occurred when Sarah punched Laura.

Sarah Yells, "I'm Going to Punch You!" at Laura and Then