Assault charges can take many different forms from relatively minor allegations of simple assault, to more serious accusations of assault on a female, and assault with deadly weapon inflicting  serious injury. 

The State carries the burden of proof for criminal charges. When involving allegations of an “assault,” one of the essential aspects of the evidence must center on whether the District Attorney can prove a criminal assault.  

Interestingly the North Carolina General Statutes do not specifically define what is assault in North Carolina – Bill Powers, Charlotte Criminal Defense Attorney