(6)2.3.2 Assault in the Second Degree: Difference between revisions
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(a) causes injury to the [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.1_Person|person]]; or | (a) causes injury to the [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.1_Person|person]]; or | ||
(b) [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.12_Assault|assaults]] a [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.1_Person|person]] whom the actor knows or reasonably should know is engaged in the lawful performance of duties as a protected worker | (b) [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.12_Assault|assaults]] a [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.1_Person|person]] whom the actor knows or reasonably should know is engaged in the lawful performance of duties as a protected worker; or | ||
(c) [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.12_Assault|assaults]] a [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.1_Person|person]] whom is a protected person in a valid Order of No Contact, Order of Protection or other lawful order, issued by a court of competent authority preventing contact against the offender. | (c) [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.12_Assault|assaults]] a [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.1_Person|person]] whom is a protected person in a valid Order of No Contact, Order of Protection or other lawful order, issued by a court of competent authority preventing contact against the offender. | ||
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#Physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and other licensed healthcare providers; | #Physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and other licensed healthcare providers; | ||
#Firefighters and emergency response personnel ( | #Firefighters and emergency response personnel (including law enforcement officer); | ||
#Road construction, traffic control, and road safety workers; | #Road construction, traffic control, and road safety workers; | ||
#Public transit operators; | #Public transit operators; | ||
Latest revision as of 22:05, 18 December 2025
A person is guilty of Assault in the Second Degree under this subsection if he or she assaults another person and:
(a) causes injury to the person; or
(b) assaults a person whom the actor knows or reasonably should know is engaged in the lawful performance of duties as a protected worker; or
(c) assaults a person whom is a protected person in a valid Order of No Contact, Order of Protection or other lawful order, issued by a court of competent authority preventing contact against the offender.
(d) For purposes of this subsection, “protected worker” includes, but is not limited to:
- Physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and other licensed healthcare providers;
- Firefighters and emergency response personnel (including law enforcement officer);
- Road construction, traffic control, and road safety workers;
- Public transit operators;
- Utility, infrastructure, or public works personnel performing safety-related duties.
- Any other occupation designated by statute as requiring enhanced protection due to heightened risk while performing essential services.
Assault in the Second Degree is a Class C Felony.