Which of the following are the essential 'points to prove' for assault?

• A. Intentionally; Applies force; Person of another; Consent
• B. Intentionally; Causes damage; Property; Consent
• C. Recklessly; Applies force; Person of another; Consent
• D. Intentionally; Threatens; Person of another; Fear

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is what the law requires to prove an assault: there must be an intentional action that applies force to another person, and that force (or the threat of it) is without that person’s consent. The best answer reflects these elements: the act is intentional, it involves applying force to a person, it targets a person, and it hinges on the absence of consent to that force. This captures why assault is about unlawful personal contact or the fear of imminent force, not touching property or using force against something other than a person. The other options misfit because they involve property damage, or rely on recklessness rather than intent, or focus on threats and fear without the direct element of applying force to a person in the absence of consent.