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[โ€“] whostosay@lemmy.world 16 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Fuck this roach of a person, just aggravated assault?? This is attempted murder. For a fucking driveway. Drown this dude with the book. I bet anything this dude says " I wish someone would break into my house" multiple times a week.

[โ€“] PriorityMotif@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

Aggravated assault is defined differently in different states.

Tennessee:

Simple assault in Tennessee typically involves causing bodily injury to another, creating a fear of bodily injury, or causing physical contact that a reasonable person would find offensive or provocative. It is generally considered a misdemeanor, except in certain circumstances such as assault against a law enforcement officer.

Aggravated assault, on the other hand, is a more severe form of assault, often resulting in felony charges. This elevation is due to factors such as the use of a deadly weapon, causing serious bodily injury, or committing the assault under circumstances that demonstrate extreme indifference to human life. The legal repercussions of aggravated assault are, therefore, significantly more severe, reflecting the serious nature of the crime.

Class C felony aggravated assault may result in a prison sentence ranging from 3 to 15 years, a probationary period, and fines up to $10,000