Section 12.1-17-02 - Aggravated assault1. Except as provided in subsection 2, a person is guilty of a class C felony if that person:a. Willfully causes serious bodily injury to another human being;b. 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;c. Causes bodily injury or substantial bodily injury to another human being while attempting to inflict serious bodily injury on any human being; ord. Fires a firearm or hurls a destructive device at another human being.2. The person is guilty of a class B felony if the person violates subsection 1 and the victim:a. Is under twelve years of age;b. Is a peace officer or correctional institution employee acting in an official capacity, which the actor knows to be a fact; orc. Suffers permanent loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ.Amended by S.L. 2017, ch. 98 (SB 2300),§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.Amended by S.L. 2015, ch. 104 (SB 2192),§ 1, eff. 8/1/2015.