Which statement best defines UCR Agg Assault?

• A. Any assault without a weapon that results in minor injury
• B. Threats of violence without actual assault
• C. Robbery
• D. Any assault with a weapon, or assault with hands and feet that cause serious injury

Answer: (D)

Aggravated assault in UCR is defined by two elevating factors: the use of a weapon or the infliction of serious bodily injury. This distinguishes it from simple assault, which involves no weapon and only minor injuries. The statement that best defines UCR Agg Assault is the one describing either an assault with a weapon or an assault with hands and feet that cause serious injury, because it directly reflects the criteria that categorize the offense as aggravated. The other options don’t fit: an assault without a weapon that results in minor injury is simple assault; threats without actual assault aren’t counted as assault; and robbery involves taking property by force or threat, which is a different offense.