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Fla. Stat. § 784.021 — Aggravated assault
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Chapter 784: Assault; Battery; Culpable Negligence, Florida Statutes.
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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 784.021
Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.
(1) An “aggravated assault” is an assault:(a) With a deadly weapon without intent to kill; or(b) With an intent to commit a felony.
(2) A person who commits aggravated assault commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(3) For the purposes of sentencing under chapter 921, a violation of this section committed by a person acting in furtherance of a riot or an aggravated riot prohibited under s. 870.01 is ranked one level above the ranking under s. 921.0022 for the offense committed.
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Is aggravated assault a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Aggravated assault is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 784.021.
Which Florida statute covers aggravated assault?
Aggravated assault is governed by Fla. Stat. § 784.021 (Aggravated assault).
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