Minnesota § 609.222 - ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 609.222 — ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 609.222. ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE
Subdivision 1.Dangerous weapon.
Whoever assaults another with a dangerous weapon may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than seven years or to payment of a fine of not more than $14,000, or both.
Subd. 2.Dangerous weapon; substantial bodily harm.
Whoever assaults another with a dangerous weapon and inflicts substantial bodily harm may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than ten years or to payment of a fine of not more than $20,000, or both.
History:
1979 c 258 s 5; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11; 1985 c 53 s 1; 1989 c 290 art 6 s 9; 1992 c 571 art 4 s 7
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 609.222
What does Minnesota Statutes § 609.222 cover?
Section 609.222 ("ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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