When a person commits a crime of violence against another individual, he or she is often charged with assault. The level of violence and the intention of the individual often determine what type of assault charge will be filed, whether it is simple assault, assault and battery, or aggravated assault. Aggravated assault may also include assault with a deadly weapon and is a serious crime in most states.
Aggravated assault is often defined by the individual's intentions, especially if the person intended serious harm to another individual. Murder, rape, and battery are often strong enough intentions to warrant a charge.
Another factor that is often considered is the extent of injury suffered by the victim of an assault. Attacks that result
Aggravated assault is often defined by the individual's intentions, especially if the person intended serious harm to another individual. Murder, rape, and battery are often strong enough intentions to warrant a charge.
Another factor that is often considered is the extent of injury suffered by the victim of an assault. Attacks that result