Get a copy of the state penal code. Aggravated assault doesn't necessarily require a firearm.
Additionally, aggravated assault doesn't necessarily require a weapon. If you beat someone so badly with your hands that they almost die or suffer severe injuries, that can also be ag assault.
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It depends on the circumstances, but yes, it can happen. For example, pointing a gun at another person, even if you don't shoot them, can be aggravated assault. So can pulling a knife or other weapon on another person.
Yes, a weapon is a weapon.
It depends on the circumstances and the history of the suspect, but potentially, it will be the same charge as assault with a firearm, aggravated assault.
Depends on the penal code where it happened. Could be assault, assault and battery, battery, attempted manslaughter, attempted murder, simple assault, aggravated assault, assualt against a minor, etc..
Yes, you can be prosecuted for aggravated assault. It is the same charge as threatening someone with a larger caliber firearm.
Assault and vandalism.
Yes. If there is evidence that a deadly weapon was used (e.g. a gunshot wound or camera footage), then the verdict should be guilty.
Depends on the laws where you are- they are different for each state. The person charged will be tried, and if found guilty, sentenced as the judge directs. You need a lawyer, not WikiAnswers.
Aggravated Assault usually requires that the weapon used is a 'deadly weapon' capable of causing mortal or great injury. It would probably come down to whether the shooting was deliberate and whether they were aiming to injure the target (aiming for the face, etc).