Definición y alcance de la agresión y delitos relacionados

Explicación Simple

La ley dice que hacer daño a alguien o asustarlo con la intención de lastimarlo es una agresión. También menciona que no necesitas saber la edad de la víctima para ser culpable en ciertos casos.

Es como si en un partido de fútbol, patear a un jugador intencionalmente para asustarlo o lastimarlo fuera una falta grave, sin importar si es un jugador veterano o un novato.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, en un momento de enojo, empuja a su amigo Luis durante una pelea. Aunque Juan no sabía que Luis tenía 17 años, aún puede ser culpable de agresión porque su intención era hacerle daño.

Penalidades

Las consecuencias pueden incluir sanciones como la probation o el encarcelamiento, dependiendo del delito específico.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

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