Aggravated assault is classified as which type of felony?

Aggravated assault is classified as a Felony 1 because it involves intending to cause serious bodily injury to another person, or showing extreme indifference to the value of human life. This level of crime reflects the seriousness of the offense, as aggravated assault typically inflicts significant harm, or the threat thereof, which is considered more severe in nature than simpler assault charges. Consequently, in many jurisdictions, including under the guidelines that govern MPOETC, such serious violent crimes carry the highest level of felony classification to reflect their potential impact on victims and society. This classification serves to ensure that perpetrators of more severe assaults face appropriate legal consequences.