Aggravated Assault Definition

ăgrə-vātĭd
noun
An assault that includes a legally defined feature that makes the offense more serious than simple assault, such as the use of a deadly weapon or the intent to commit a more serious offense, such as rape.
American Heritage

(US criminal law) Assault with disregard for the value of life, or with a deadly weapon.

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Aggravated Assault Sentence Examples

  • Police are hunting three white youths in connection with a racially aggravated assault on an Asian man in Leamington.

  • Da Brat was arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault.

  • A judge granted Bullock a restraining order against the fan, who pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault and stalking.

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