Revises aggravated assault definition in South Dakota law, removing redundant language and clarifying intent.

South Dakota HB1062 revises the definition of aggravated assault by removing redundant language and clarifying intent. The bill specifies that aggravated assault occurs when someone attempts to cause serious bodily injury with extreme indifference to human life, uses a dangerous weapon to cause bodily injury, assaults another with intent to cause serious bodily injury, or threatens another with a deadly weapon or object to cause fear of serious bodily harm. The bill also removes outdated references and ensures the law is clear and concise.

Revises aggravated assault definition in South Dakota law, removing redundant language and clarifying intent.

South Dakota HB1062 revises the definition of aggravated assault by removing redundant language and clarifying intent. The bill specifies that aggravated assault occurs when someone attempts to cause serious bodily injury with extreme indifference to human life, uses a dangerous weapon to cause bodily injury, assaults another with intent to cause serious bodily injury, or threatens another with a deadly weapon or object to cause fear of serious bodily harm. The bill also removes outdated references and ensures the law is clear and concise.