HB 417 -- Assault Co-Sponsors: Mayer, Davis (122), Jetton, May, Kingery, Wallace, Bough This bill creates the crime of assault of an athletic event participant. The crime is a class D felony if the person attacks an athletic event participant and: (1) Attempts to cause or knowingly causes physical injury by means of a deadly weapon; (2) Recklessly causes serious physical injury; or (3) Negligently causes physical injury while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The crime is a class A misdemeanor if the person attacks an athletic event participant and: (1) Attempts to cause or recklessly causes physical injury; (2) Negligently causes physical injury by means of a deadly weapon; (3) Purposely places a participant in apprehension of immediate physical injury; (4) Recklessly engages in conduct creating a grave risk of death or serious injury; or (5) Knowingly causes or attempts to cause physical contact with a participant without the consent of the participant.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives