Mo. Rev. Stat. § 565.054

Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session

Section 565.054 - Assault in the third degree

1. A person commits the offense of assault in the third degree if he or she knowingly causes physical injury to another person.

2. The offense of assault in the third degree is a class E felony, unless the victim of such assault is a special victim, as the term "special victim" is defined under section 565.002, in which case it is a class D felony.

§ 565.054, RSMo

Transferred 2014; formerly 565.070; Effective 1-01-17

Added by 2014 Mo. Laws, SB 491,s A, eff. 1/1/2017.