North Dakota · North Dakota Century Code — Title 12.1, Criminal Code

N.D. Cent. Code (Tit. 12.1) § 12.1-17-02: Aggravated assault

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Aggravated assault occurs when someone willfully causes serious bodily injury, causes bodily injury with a dangerous weapon, or fires a firearm at another person. Enhanced penalties apply if the victim is under 12, a peace officer, or suffers permanent bodily impairment.

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