Which describes Assault 2nd Degree?

Which describes Assault 2nd Degree?

• A. Intentionally causes serious physical injury OR causes injury with deadly weapon
• B. Only Causes Minor Injuries
• C. Involves Property Damage
• D. Is Accidental

Answer: (A)

Second-degree assault concerns causing serious physical injury to someone, or injuring someone with a deadly weapon, and doing so intentionally. This makes it a more serious offense than cases with only minor injuries, accidental harm, or actions that involve property damage. The description that matches this standard—intentional serious injury or injury with a deadly weapon—fits the legal threshold for second-degree assault, which is why it is the correct description.

Second-degree assault concerns causing serious physical injury to someone, or injuring someone with a deadly weapon, and doing so intentionally. This makes it a more serious offense than cases with only minor injuries, accidental harm, or actions that involve property damage. The description that matches this standard—intentional serious injury or injury with a deadly weapon—fits the legal threshold for second-degree assault, which is why it is the correct description.