Montana § 45-5-213 - Assault With Weapon
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 45-5-213 — Assault With Weapon, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-5-213. Assault With Weapon
Assault with weapon. (1) A person commits the offense of assault with a weapon if the person purposely or knowingly causes: (a) bodily injury to another with a weapon; or (b) reasonable apprehension of serious bodily injury in another by use of a weapon or what reasonably appears to be a weapon. (2) (a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2)(b), a person convicted of assault with a weapon shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term not to exceed 20 years or be fined not more than $50,000, or both. (b) In addition to any sentence imposed under subsection (2)(a), if the person convicted of assault with a weapon is a partner or family member of the victim, as defined in 45-5-206 , the person is required to pay for and complete a counseling assessment as required in 45-5-206 (4).
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 45-5-213
What does Montana Code Annotated § 45-5-213 cover?
Section 45-5-213 ("Assault With Weapon") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 45-5-213?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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