What is aggravated assault?
As its name implies, aggravated assault is an assault that is accompanied by aggravating circumstances. There are three different types of aggravated assault. First, you can be charged with aggravated assault if you commit an assault with the intent to murder, rape or rob the victim. Second, you can be charged with aggravated assault if you commit an assault with a deadly weapon or any other object when used offensively against another person is likely to or actually does result in serious bodily injury. Finally, you can be charged with aggravated assault if you discharge a firearm from a motor vehicle toward another person without legal justification.
What is the punishment for aggravated assault?
The punishment for aggravated assault varies according to the facts and circumstances of your case. For starters, an aggravated assault is punished with one to 20 years in prison. However, if you’re convicted of aggravated assault and the victim is an on-duty correctional officer, you’ll be faced with three to 20 years in prison. If you commit an aggravated assault by discharging a firearm from a car toward another person, you’ll be faced with five to 20 years in prison. If you commit an aggravated assault within a school safety zone and the victim is a student, teacher or other school personnel, you’ll be faced with five to 20 years in prison. If you commit an aggravated assault against an on-duty court employee, you’ll be faced with five to 20 years in prison. Finally, if you commit an aggravated assault against a present or past spouse or other member of your household, you’ll be faced with three to 20 years in prison.
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