DNA is in an incredible structure. This tightly coiled molecule houses the genes that an organism needs to grow and survive, and packing them all inside a cell's nucleus is an incredible feat. slide 1 of 2. The DNA length varies in different organisms.
A simple assault against one of these designated individuals may be defined as a more serious misdemeanor or even a felony; or may subject the offender to a minimum jail sentence or sentencing enhancement (more jail time than is normally imposed for the crime of simple assault).
Aggravated assault, also referred to as assault with a deadly weapon, is a crime under California Penal Code section 245. This section makes it unlawful to use a deadly weapon to attempt to commit a violent injury upon another person. Assault with a deadly weapon can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor.