Description:
A person commits Assault with a Deadly Weapon when they intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly cause bodily injury to another individual and either:

• Cause serious bodily injury, or
• Use or exhibit a deadly weapon during the assault.

This includes firearms, knives, blunt objects, vehicles, or any item used in a manner capable of causing death or serious harm.

Examples:

• Striking someone with a bat or crowbar
• Brandishing a firearm during a fight and causing injury
• Using a vehicle to hit someone intentionally or recklessly

Classification:

• Felony

Punishment Guidelines:

• Jail time: 30 minutes
• Fine: $3,750

Notes:

• If no weapon is used and injury is minor, consider P.C. 1002 – Assault
• If the assault was unintentional but reckless, consider P.C. 1003 – Aggravated Assault
• If the victim is a protected individual (e.g., law enforcement, EMS), apply enhancements under P.C. 1010 – Assault on Protected Personnel