aggravated assault
noun
: an assault that is more serious than a common assault: such as
a
: an assault combined with an intent to commit a crime
b
: any of various assaults so defined by statute
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The three men pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, drive-by shooting, conspiracy to commit drive-by shooting and aggravated assault, officials said.
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Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2025
The Brooklyn rapper is also facing four other charges, namely unlawful possession of a weapon and aggravated assault.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 28 May 2025
Police said he is charged with robbery, family violence assault by impeding breath, and family violence aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
Crittenton pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter with a weapon and aggravated assault with a firearm.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
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Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2025
The Brooklyn rapper is also facing four other charges, namely unlawful possession of a weapon and aggravated assault.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 28 May 2025
Police said he is charged with robbery, family violence assault by impeding breath, and family violence aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2025
Crittenton pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter with a weapon and aggravated assault with a firearm.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Aggravated assault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aggravated%20assault. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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