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§ Â 611. Assault in the third degree; class A misdemeanor.

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Delaware Code › Title 11 › Chapter 5 › Subchapter II › Section 611

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A person is guilty of assault in the third degree when:

(1) The person intentionally or recklessly causes physical injury to another person; or

(2) With criminal negligence the person causes physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument.

Assault in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.

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§ Â 611. Assault in the third degree; class A misdemeanor. · 11 Del. C. § 611 | Frix