An attempted battery in which no touching occurred is usually classified as:

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An attempted battery is when there is an intention to touch someone in a harmful or offensive manner, even if the touching did not occur. This is classified as assault, not stalking, communicating a threat, or mayhem. An attempted battery is when someone tries to physically harm another person, even if they don't make contact. This act is classified as assault. Stalking is repeated unwanted behavior that makes someone feel unsafe, communicating a threat is making a statement that implies harm could come to someone, and mayhem is intentionally causing serious injury or permanent disfigurement. None of these definitions fit an attempted battery in which no touching occurred.

An Attempted Battery in Which No Touching Occurred Is Usually