Which of the following is NOT an element of the offense of Class C assault?

• A. Person
• B. Date of offense
• C. Location
• D. Failure to comply with a court order

Answer: (D)

The key point is knowing what must be proven to establish an offense. For Class C assault, the facts that identify the incident in time and space and identify who was involved are treated as essential elements to prove the charge: there must be a person who is the victim, and the offense must be tied to a specific date and location. The act of assault can be shown by either threatening or making unwanted physical contact the victim did not consent to.

Failure to comply with a court order isn't part of the assault charge; it describes a separate offense (contempt or a specific court-order violation) and would be charged separately. So, while a victim must be a person and the incident must be dated and located to prosecute Class C assault, failing to follow a court order lies outside the scope of the assault elements. The other items fit as aspects used to identify and prove the assault incident.