Legal Definitions - assault with a dangerous weapon

Assault with a dangerous weapon is a type of assault where someone threatens or uses force on another person with a weapon that could cause serious harm or death. It is considered a criminal offense.

For example, if someone threatens to hit another person with a knife or gun, that would be considered assault with a dangerous weapon. If someone actually hits another person with a baseball bat, that would also be considered assault with a dangerous weapon.

These examples illustrate the definition because they involve the use of a weapon that could cause serious harm or death, and the threat or use of force on another person.