Daubertâs reception at the state court level has been mixed. As precedent, Daubert is not binding on state courts, but the Frye rule that it replaced was also a federal pronouncement that, over time, found adoption in most state courts as the general standard for admissibility of scientific evidence.
A person commits misdemeanor assault by improperly causing someone else to suffer a âphysical injury.â The injury must have been caused either intentionally or recklessly. Misdemeanor assault can also occur if a person negligently (carelessly) injures someone else by using a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.
Â« Back to Glossary. A gross misdemeanor is a crime which is more serious than a misdemeanor charge but not as serious as a felony charge. Common gross misdemeanors can include certain types of assault, petty theft or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.