Editing Assault (section)

===== Pennsylvania =====
In Pennsylvania, an offender can be charged with '''simple assault''' if they:

* injure someone else recklessly, knowingly, or purposefully
* accidentally injure someone with a firearm or weapon
* cause a needle-stick to an officer or correctional employee during a search or arrest
* threaten or intimidate someone causing fear of imminent serious bodily injury

A person convicted of simple assault can be ordered to up to two years in prison as a second-degree misdemeanor.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Chapter 27. - Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES |url=https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/18/00.027..HTM |access-date=2022-04-12 |website=www.legis.state.pa.us}}</ref>

An offender can be charged with '''aggravated assault''' if the offender:

* demonstrates extreme indifference to the victim's life
* injures or threatens to injure a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, firefighter, police officer, or teacher on duty, or for incapacitating any of these individuals

A person convicted of aggravated assault can face up to 10 years in prison as a second-degree felony. However, if the crime is perpetrated against a firefighter or police officer, the offender may face first-degree felony charges carrying a penalty of up to 20 years in prison.<ref name=":1" />