How have courts in Nova Scotia treated the offence of assault under the Criminal Code of Nova Scotia?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Watson, B261560 (Cal. App. 2015):
1. A more detailed description of the underlying crime can be found at this court's opinion in People v. Watson (Nov. 4, 2008, B200991) [nonpub. opn.].
2. All further section references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise specified.
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