What Distinguishes Aggravated Assault from Simple Assault

question 30

Multiple Choice

What distinguishes aggravated assault from simple assault?

• A)The circumstances leading to the assault.
• B)The amount of harm resulting from the assault.
• C)The use of a weapon in the assault.
• D)The level of complexity of the crime.

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