Yes. Both crimes are felonies. The term "aggravated" added to an assault charge in most jurisdictions strictly implies that the assault was with the intent to cause serious bodily harm. This is to distinguish it from simply "assault", as individuals charged with assault did not intend serious harm. Because the intent to cause serious bodily harm is specifically stated in the statute, it is considered a violent crime.
Added: These are examples of types of crime that are considered to be "Crimes Of Moral Turpitude."
No. "Violent" crime is normally defined as a crime in which another person was injured or someone tried to injure another person.
According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, there are four types of violent crimes. They are murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault.
So-called "Simple Assault" would be a good example.
They can be different in every state. In Georgia they fall under "Crimes Against Persons" in Title 16 of the Georgia Criminal Code. They are listed in Chapter 5 and if we are talking simply about the traditional crimes that are thought of as involving violent altercations between 2 or more people (which I will stick with to keep the topic simple) they are: Simple Assault, Assault, Simple Battery, Battery, Felony Battery, Aggravated Assault, to name the main simple few that start the category. In Georgia any of these can have the tag D.V. attached to them for "Domestic Violence" which of course carries a much stiffer penalty. Also covered in Ga Code 16-5 are crimes like Murder, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, and most of your other violent crimes against persons. The term "Assault" is found in several other chapters of the Georgia Criminal Code, where it goes on to deal with Sexual offenses, Offenses involving Motor Vehicles, and many others. Most of this information can be found in Georgia Criminal Code, title 16, although the section dealing with Motor Vehicles is in Title 40. For example, were you to look up the "Code Section" for the Crime "Murder" It would be found in "Georgia Code 16-5-1".
Simple is when you only beat them up a little bit like a slap or two or grabbing their shirt. Aggravated is when the person clearly wanted to really hurt them and are much more aggressive and violent like a savage beating
Simple Assault - willfully causing bodily injury to another (includes pain) or negligently causing bodily injury by means of a weaponAggravated Assault - willfully causes serious bodily injury (broken bones, serious permanent disfigurement, substantial risk of death, unconciousness, loss of oxygen or blood flow to brain, loss of use or impairment to body part or organ)or knowingly causes bodily injury or substantial bodily injury by use of a weaponor causes bodily injury or substantial bodily injury while attempting to inflict serious bodily injuryor fires a firearm or hurls a destructive device at anotherIn most states, Simple Assault is a misdemeanor, and Aggravated Assault is a felony.
The Uniform Crime Report includes 8 categories of index crimes. They are the 4 violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault) and the 4 property crimes (larceny, burglary, arson adn vehicle theft). The Uniform Crime Report is looking to collect data through the National Incident Based Crime Reporting System, which recognizes 22 offenses.
The specifics of the crime have to be considered. If the crime is considered 'violent sexual assault' there is no limit. The charges can be brought at any time.
Assault and violent robbery
No. Moral turpitude generally refers to violent crimes and conduct that shocks the public conscience(e.g.: offenses such as murder, voluntary manslaughter, kidnapping, robbery, and aggravated assaults involve moral turpitude. However, simple assaults not involving dangerous weapons or evil intent do not involve moral turpitude).
It will only be considered violent if you point the gun at a person, attempt to fire the gun at a person, or shoot at a person. But first off, if you are using a gun unlawfully, you will already be fined significantly. As far as the law is concerned, any use of a firearm unlawfully will be considered violent, whether any of the above is done or not. Minor firearm offenses, such as improper transport methods in a car, are not.
Criminal offenses can be divided into violent crimes and property crimes. Violent crimes are robbery, rape, murder, and assault. Property crimes are arson, burglary, and larceny. Violent crimes are against a person's body; property crimes are against their stuff.