Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary
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- Aggravated Assault
- 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)
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