Assault and Battery charges vary significantly depending on the laws of the state where you live. Charges can range from misdemeanor simple assault to serious felonies like aggravated assault and battery with a deadly weapon. Simple Assault â A simple assault may mean any attempt or threat to injure another person.
It was the biggest ship in the world. When it was built, people said it was unsinkable. On its first voyage, the Titanic sailed for just 4 days before it hit an iceberg and sank. Over 1,500 people lost their lives.
Captain Smith, too, wanted to speed to New York since this was to be his last trip prior to retiring. The Captain's judgement was no doubt clouded by the pressure for a speedy Atlantic crossing. On consecutive days, the Titanic logged 386 miles, 519 miles, then 546 miles. On April 14, at 22.5 knots, she was approaching her theoretical top speed of 24 knots.