Assault
Ala. Code § 13A-6-22 — causing physical injury is a Class A misdemeanor, and serious injury with a weapon a Class B felony
| Degree | What it is | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| DegreeThird | What it isCausing physical injury intentionally or recklessly, with a weapon through criminal negligence, or to keep a peace officer from a lawful duty | GradeClass A misdemeanor |
| DegreeSecond | What it isCausing serious physical injury on purpose, physical injury with a deadly weapon on purpose, serious injury with a weapon recklessly, or injury to keep an officer, firefighter, medic or utility worker from a lawful duty | GradeClass C felony |
| DegreeFirst | What it isCausing serious physical injury intending it with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, permanent disfigurement on purpose, serious injury through extreme indifference, during a dangerous felony, or while driving under the influence | GradeClass B felony |
Who handles this in Alabama: Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Alabama directory.
Assault in the first degree includes causing serious physical injury to someone else with a vehicle or vessel while driving or boating under the influence.
A Class A misdemeanor carries up to one year in the county jail and a fine of no more than $6,000. A Class B felony carries two to 20 years and a fine of no more than $30,000.
Sources for this section (7)
- Ala. Code § 13A-6-20 — Assault in the First Degree
- Ala. Code § 13A-6-21 — Assault in the Second Degree
- Ala. Code § 13A-6-22 — Assault in the Third Degree
- Ala. Code § 13A-5-7 — Sentences of Imprisonment for Misdemeanors and Violations
- Ala. Code § 13A-5-12 — Fines for Misdemeanors and Violations
- Ala. Code § 13A-5-6 — Sentences of Imprisonment for Felonies
- Ala. Code § 13A-5-11 — Fines for Felonies
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alabama attorney.