§ 784.021, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 784. ASSAULT; BATTERY; CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE
Aggravated assault.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 2, ch. 3275, 1881; RS 2402; GS 3228; RGS 5061; CGL 7163; s. 1, ch. 29709, 1955; s. 1, ch. 57-345; s. 731, ch. 71-136; s. 18, ch. 74-383; s. 8, ch. 75-298; s. 5, ch. 2021-6.
Note
Note.—Former s. 784.04.
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Provisions in this library that the text above cites, as it prints each citation. A range cited as “ss. 61.13-61.16” links its first and last provisions.
The Florida Statutes
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
- § 775.084, Fla. Stat.Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; three-time violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties or mandatory minimum prison terms.Printed as s. 775.084
- § 870.01, Fla. Stat.Affrays and riots.Printed as s. 870.01
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The Florida Statutes
- § 775.0823, Fla. Stat.Violent offenses committed against specified justice system personnel.Printed as s. 784.021
- § 794.056, Fla. Stat.Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund.Printed as s. 784.021
- § 823.05, Fla. Stat.Places and groups engaged in certain activities declared a nuisance; abatement and enjoinment.Printed as s. 784.021
- § 893.138, Fla. Stat.Local administrative action to abate certain activities declared public nuisances.Printed as s. 784.021
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