Roswell Woman Stabs a Person in the Face

Police in Roswell are searching for a woman who has been accused of stabbing a person in the face this past July. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of this woman.

In today's post and as a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer, I will outline the crime of aggravated assault as it is defined by Georgia Law in today's post.

Aggravated Assault in Georgia

Georgia Law defines aggravated assault in Georgia in O.C.G.A. §16-5-21 as:

A person commits the offense of aggravated assault when he or she assaults:

With intent to murder, to rape, or to rob;

With a deadly weapon or with any object, device, or instrument which, when used offensively against a person, is likely to or actually does result in serious bodily injury;

With any object, device, or instrument which, when used offensively against a person, is likely to or actually does result in strangulation; or

Without legal justification by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle toward a person or persons.

In order to be convicted of aggravated assault in the state of Georgia, the State must demonstrate that the suspect is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. With regards to assault, there must be a demonstration of violence coupled with an apparent present ability to inflict an injury that causes a person to fear that they will receive an immediate violent injury.

Aggravated assault is classified as a felony offense in the state of Georgia. The penalty for an aggravated assault conviction is a prison term between one to twenty years.

Practice Note

If you or a loved one has been arrested for a crime, contact our offices toady. There are plenty of Georgia Criminal Defenses that might apply to your case. We will walk you though step by step until your case is resolved. Call a Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney now.