Aggravated Assault R.O.L.

Question 1

Aggravated Assault R.O.L.

Answer 1

A “deadly weapon” is a “device or instrumentality which, in the manner in which it is used or intended to be used, is calculated or likely to produce death or serious bodily injury.”

Question 2

Aggravated Assault R.O.L.

Answer 2

Where the victim suffers serious bodily injury, the Commonwealth need not prove specific intent; rather, the Commonwealth need only prove the appellant acted recklessly under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life.