During an ice hockey game, Claude silently skates up to Gordie from behind and hits him over the head with his stick. Claude is promptly thrown out of the game and suspended by the league. Gordie is not injured because he is wearing a helmet. If Gordie sues Claude, Claude would be guilty of__________.
Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that If Gordie sues Claude, Claude would be guilty of battery. In the context of criminal behavior, Battery refers to the crime of being aggressive and making contact with another person, with or without his or her consent. It is a type of assault charge but the person must have made physical contact with the victim.
