26.13.080 Aggravated Assault

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person is guilty of a Class Four (4) Offense if that person:

(1) Willfully causes serious bodily injury to another human being;

(2) Knowingly causes bodily injury or substantial bodily injury to another human being with a dangerous weapon or other weapon, the possession of which under the circumstances indicates an intent or readiness to inflict serious bodily injury;

(3) Causes bodily injury or substantial bodily injury to another human being while attempting to inflict serious bodily injury on any human being; or

(4) Fires a firearm or hurls a destructive device at another human being.

(b) The person is guilty of a Class Five (5) if the person violates Subsection (a) and the victim:

(1) Is under twelve years of age;

(2) Is a peace officer or correctional institution employee acting in an official capacity, which the actor knows to be a fact; or

(3) Suffers permanent loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ.