ishi
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This is Arkansas state code. Your state may differ.
5-13-204. Aggravated assault.
(a) A person commits aggravated assault if, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, he or she purposely:
(b) Aggravated assault is a Class D felony.
(c) The provisions of this section do not apply to:
(1) A law enforcement officer acting within the scope of his or her duty; or
(2) Any person acting in self-defense or the defense of a third party.
History. Acts 1975, No. 280, § 1604; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-1604; Acts 2003, No. 1113, § 1.
Feel free to post your state's version of this, if it is different.
(ishi does not advocate brandishing! I posted this to show that brandishing is legally defensible by the same criteria as deadly force)
5-13-204. Aggravated assault.
(a) A person commits aggravated assault if, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, he or she purposely:
(1) Engages in conduct that creates a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another person; or
(2) Displays a firearm in such a manner that creates a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another person.
(2) Displays a firearm in such a manner that creates a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another person.
(b) Aggravated assault is a Class D felony.
(c) The provisions of this section do not apply to:
(1) A law enforcement officer acting within the scope of his or her duty; or
(2) Any person acting in self-defense or the defense of a third party.
History. Acts 1975, No. 280, § 1604; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-1604; Acts 2003, No. 1113, § 1.
Feel free to post your state's version of this, if it is different.
(ishi does not advocate brandishing! I posted this to show that brandishing is legally defensible by the same criteria as deadly force)
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