malicious assault with a deadly weapon

An aggravated assault in which the victim is threatened with death or serious bodily harm from the defendant’s use of a deadly weapon.

• Malice is inferred from both the nature of the assault and the weapon used. [Cases: Assault and Battery 56. C.J.S. Assault and Battery §§ 77–79.]

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