§ 120.00
Assault in the third degree
Official text prohibited actmental stateif conditionpenaltylegal term
A person is guilty of assault in the third degree when:
1. With intent to cause to another person, he causes such injury to such person or to a third person; or
2. He causes to another person; or
3. , he causes to another person by means of a or a .
Assault in the third degree is a .
Simplified explanation
Assault in the third degree covers intentionally or recklessly causing physical injury, or causing it with criminal negligence by a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument; it is a class A misdemeanor.