Section 784.021 - Aggravated assault(1) An "aggravated assault" is an assault:(a) With a deadly weapon without intent to kill; or(b) With an intent to commit a felony.(2) A person who commits aggravated assault commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(3) For the purposes of sentencing under chapter 921, a violation of this section committed by a person acting in furtherance of a riot or an aggravated riot prohibited under s. 870.01 is ranked one level above the ranking under s. 921.0022 for the offense committed.s. 2, ch. 3275, 1881; RS 2402; GS 3228; RGS 5061; CGL 7163; s. 1, ch. 29709, 1955; s. 1, ch. 57-345; s. 731, ch. 71-136; s. 18, ch. 74-383; s. 8, ch. 75-298; s.5, ch. 2021-6.Amended by 2021 Fla. Laws, ch. 6, s 5, eff. 4/19/2021.