Mike has admired Monica for a long time and has wanted to date her but is too shy around girls to ask.He is a football player with a reputation of being the toughest player on the team.Monica is scared of Mike because of his size and reputation.One day Mike summons the courage and approaches Monica who has her back to him and doesn't know he's there.He puts his arms around her and gives her a gentile kiss before letting go.He can't believe what he did,apologizes and runs away.Monica is slightly shaken but physically unharmed.Mike has committed:

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Mike committed battery by touching Monica without her consent, even though it was a gentle kiss. The fact that Monica was scared of Mike's size and reputation adds to the harm caused by the unwanted physical contact. The fact that Mike apologized does not negate the fact that he committed battery.

Mike Has Admired Monica for a Long Time and Has