My question involves criminal law for the state of: Missouri
I was a victim of an assault today.The person whom assaulted me was not arrested at the scene.My question is> If you commit assault is it not the law to be arrested?
Also what exactly is the difference between assault and assault/battery?
The person who assaulted me was my neighbor and she is comfortable in her home as we speak while I am here having to answer questions from my children on where the injuries came from.
Please help.
Forgot to mention that there were threats made snet via email the day prior to the assault,does that make the crime any different?

