Often Assault and Battery are coupled together for relation in nature. It's possible to be charged solely with assault, battery generally encompasses assault. Assault is the intent or threat to commit a violent act against another person. There are two classifications of assault, aggravated and simple. Aggravated is more severe as a third-degree felony and is punishable by five years in prison. Simple assault is a second degree misdemeanor and is punishable by 60 days in jail