"Felony assault" refers to a serious criminal act where someone intentionally harms or threatens to harm another person. It is a major offense that can lead to severe penalties, such as imprisonment and heavy fines. Full definition
Let's say you do criminal defense work, and have an African - American client who's charged with felony assault after a fight breaks out in the street outside a nightclub. (lawyerist.com)
I'm wondering why the charge is misdemeanor assault and not felony assault. (cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com)
A first - degree felony assault conviction can result in up to 20 years in prison as well as a $ 30,000 fine. (leuniglaw.com)