felonious assault

Definition of "felonious assault"
  1. A type of criminal attack considered a felony because it results in severe bodily harm through the utilization of a harmful weapon
How to use "felonious assault" in a sentence
  1. The defendant was convicted of felonious assault after causing serious injury to the victim with a metal pipe.
  2. The charges were escalated to felonious assault due to the use of a firearm during the altercation.
  3. In the crime report, the police officer noted that the incident qualified as felonious assault because of the severe injuries.

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