felony assault
Serious physical attack
Felony assault is a criminal charge for an attack serious enough to be prosecuted as a felony rather than a misdemeanor.
The threshold varies by jurisdiction but typically involves use of a deadly weapon, intent to cause serious bodily harm, or assault against protected individuals like police officers or children.
He was charged with felony assault after the stabbing.
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