Elf Sternberg

Assault, like most (but not alL!) crimes, requires an unlawful intent.

If I am hiking in the woods, and see a spreading forest fire, and remember that I passed a unoccupied cabin with a phone a mile back; race back, break into the cabin, and call the fire department . . . I have committed no crime, despite the technical breaking and entering charge. My intent is not to steal or damage anothers' property -- my intent is to call the emergency services and hopefully prevent a much more massive destruction of property.

You took immediate and appropriate action to save someone's life. Good for you.