What is Aggravated Assault in Michigan? Penalties & Defense (2026 Guide)

Short answer: Under MCL 750.81a, aggravated assault in Michigan is assaulting someone without a weapon and causing serious injury, without intent to murder or do great bodily harm. It is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a $1,000 fine. A qualifying prior domestic-assault conviction can raise it to a felony… Read more »