Aggravated assault
Definition
A criminal assault — a threat or physical act that creates a reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact with one's person — involving an additional, aggravating factor, such as the intent to inflict serious bodily injury or the use of a dangerous weapon.
Illustrative caselaw
See, e.g. Com. v. Patrick, 933 A.2d 1043 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2007).
See also
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
The crime of physically attacking another person and causing serious bodily harm; or assault with a deadly or dangerous weapon such as a gun, knife, ax, or blunt instrument. Aggravated assault is usually a felony, punishable by a term in state prison. (See also: assault)
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:10 pm
