1. For the purposes of this chapter, “assault in violation of individual rights” means an assault, as defined in section 708.1, which is a hate crime as defined in section 729A.2. 2. A person who commits an assault in violation of individual rights, with the intent to inflicta serious injury upon another, isguilty of a class “D” felony. 3. A person who commits an assault in violation of individual rights, and who causes bodily injury or mental illness, isguilty of an aggravated misdemeanor. 4. A person who commits an assault in violation of individual rights and uses or displays a dangerous weapon in connection with the assault, is guilty of a class “D” felony. 5. Any other assault in violation of individual rights, except as otherwise provided, is a serious misdemeanor.
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