Which scenario best fits Felony 2 as described in the material?

• A. Brandishing a weapon without causing injury
• B. Assault by pointing a weapon at a person without injury
• C. Non-violent threat using a weapon
• D. Using a deadly weapon and causing serious bodily injury

Answer: (D)

Felony 2 is defined by the combination of using a deadly weapon and causing serious bodily injury. The scenario describing using a deadly weapon and injuring the victim fits this definition precisely, because it involves both the weapon’s use and a level of harm (serious bodily injury) that elevates the offense to Felony 2. The other scenarios lack one or both of these elements: brandishing a weapon without injuring anyone is a display or threat without injury; pointing a weapon at someone without injury is an assault threat without the injury element; a non-violent threat using a weapon also lacks actual bodily harm. Understanding that a deadly weapon can be something like a firearm or other instrument likely to cause serious harm, and serious bodily injury refers to significant harm such as substantial risk of death or extended impairment, helps clarify why the chosen scenario best fits Felony 2.