Identify the crimes committed in the situation

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For each discussion post, students will write a response to the discussion forum and reply to at least two of their peers.

The following resources may be used in this discussion:

Criminal Law, University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing edition, 2015
Police officer wrongly charges partygoer with assault, battery. (2010, December). Trial, 11.

Task

Bob and Rick get into an argument after drinking a few beers. Bob swings at Rick with his fist, but Rick ducks and Bob does not hit Rick. Bob swings again with the other hand, and this time he manages to punch Rick in the stomach. Identify the crimes committed in this situation. If Bob only swings once and misses, which crime(s) have been committed? Explain why.

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