assault with intent
- A type of criminal assault where the person involved had the intention to carry out another specific illegal act
- The attorney argued that the defendant should be charged with assault with intent because the evidence pointed towards a premeditated crime.
- Assault with intent charges typically carry heavier penalties due to the premeditated nature of the crime.
- Training on identifying cases of assault with intent helps law enforcement to appropriately classify and investigate instances of criminal behaviour.
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