PL 120.00 Assault in the 3d degree Class A misdemeanor Link to CJI2d
Sec. 120.00  Assault in the third degree.
    A person is guilty of assault in the third degree when:
    1.   With  intent to cause physical injury to another person,
he causes such injury to such person or to a third person; or
    2.   He  recklessly causes physical injury to another person;
or
    3.   With  criminal  negligence, he causes physical injury to
another person by  means  of  a  deadly  weapon  or  a  dangerous
instrument.
    Assault in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.
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Subdivision Elements Lesser included offenses
PL 120.00(1)
  • intent to cause physical injury
  • physical injury

LIO

PL 120.00(2)
  • reckless
  • physical injury

LIO

PL 120.00(3)
  • criminal negligence
  • physical injury
  • deadly weapon or dangerous instrument

LIO

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