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What is the difference between assault and aggravated assault?

Aggravated assault is, in some jurisdictions, a stronger form of assault, usually using a deadly weapon. A person has committed an aggravated assault when that person attempts to: cause serious bodily injury to another person with a deadly weapon. have sexual relations with a person who is under the age of consent.

Category: Assault

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