Aggravated Assault Cases Of 2015
Aggravated assault is a crime which criminal laws punish more severely due to its seriousness. Circumstances that can raise an assault to an aggravated assault typically include the use of a weapon, the status of the victim – for example a police officer or teacher, the intent of the perpetrator – meaning did they intend to cause detrimental harm, or show an obvious indifference to the person harmed, and the degree of injury caused – meaning causing injuries threatening death. Assaults that happen in a home can also qualify as an aggravated assault.
Aggravated Assault Cases in 2015
Some popular cases this year include:
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Phoenix Suns twins forwards Markieff and Marcus Morris
According to a Fox Sports article, the twin brothers were indicted on a complaint of allegedly attacking an acquaintance along with several other men over an inappropriate text message. While they have both pleaded not guilty, the case is still ongoing. According to news reports, the man was attacked by 5 men total, and treated for a broken nose, bruises and abrasions.
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George Zimmerman
While we remember this name connected with the shooting of Trayvon Martin, Zimmerman was in the news again this year. He was arrested again for the alleged aggravated assault of his girlfriend. The girlfriend accused him of hurling a wine bottle at her, she later dropped the charges, and denied any truth to the claims according to the news article.
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Driver William Crum in viral video wreck charged with aggravated assault
A man shown in a video gone viral this year was in the news for sideswiping a motorcycle. When he was asked what he was thinking, his response was “I don’t care!!” He was later interviewed and said he was stung by a wasp and it was an accidental response. Both people were hospitalized however the female rider sustained more injuries. Crum was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on Monday afternoon. His bond has been set at $150,000.
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