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Framing someone for a crime can be a serious offense in Kentucky, classified as either a felony or misdemeanor based on the crimes nature. Bullying, including physical assault, is illegal and can be classified as a felony or misdemeanor depending on the severity. Specific laws include KRS 525.070 for harassing communications and KRS 508.078 for terroristic threatening. Physical assault falls under KRS 508.010 (first degree) and KRS 508.020 (second degree).

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is bullying illegal?
Bullying in Kentucky can be considered illegal, especially when it involves harassment or threatening behavior. The specific laws include:
- KRS *.*: Harassing Communications
- KRS *.*: Terroristic Threatening
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like beatings
Physical assault, such as beatings, is a serious crime in Kentucky. It falls under KRS *.* (Assault in the first degree) and KRS *.* (Assault in the second degree). Are you a victim or witness of such an incident?
Is it a felony or misdemeanor?
Physical assault can be classified as a misdemeanor or a felony in Kentucky. It depends on the severity of the assault:
- Assault in the second degree (KRS *.*): Class C felony
- Assault in the fourth degree (KRS *.*): Class A misdemeanor
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