The person who says he or she has been assaulted is called the complainant. Assault is any intentional use of force against you without your consent. Touching, slapping, kicking, pushing are all examples of assault if done intentionally and without your consent. An attempt or threat to use force is also an assault. Sexual assault is a form of assault which involves some form of sexual contact such as touching breasts, kissing, fondling and sexual intercourse.
Assaults come in many forms.
It can involve bodily harm or the risk of harm, such as where you are injured or where the offender uses or threatens to use a weapon. It can be aggravated, for instance where you are wounded, maimed or disfigured or your life is put in danger. The penalties and procedures for dealing with the assault depend on the type of assault and the amount of violence used. Your spouse can be charged if he or she assaults you. Married spouses can testify against each other if they want to.