12.1-17-02. Aggravated assault

12.1-17-02. Aggravated assault

1. Except as provided in subsection 2, a person is guilty of a class C felony if that person:

a. Willfully causes serious bodily injury to another human being;

b. Knowingly causes bodily injury or substantial bodily injury to another human

being with a dangerous weapon or other weapon, the possession of which under

the circumstances indicates an intent or readiness to inflict serious bodily injury;

c. Causes bodily injury or substantial bodily injury to another human being while

attempting to inflict serious bodily injury on any human being; or

d. Fires a firearm or hurls a destructive device at another human being.

2. The person is guilty of a class B felony if the person violates subsection 1 and the

victim:

a. Is under twelve years of age;

b. Is a peace officer or correctional institution employee acting in an official capacity,

which the actor knows to be a fact; or

c. Suffers permanent loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or

organ.