Section 30-3-12 - Assault against a household member.
30-3-12. Assault against a household member.
A. Assault against a household member consists of:
(1) an attempt to commit a battery against a household member; or
(2) any unlawful act, threat or menacing conduct that causes a household member to reasonably believe that he is in danger of receiving an immediate battery.
B. Whoever commits assault against a household member is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.