Assaults become much more serious cases in the presence of an aggravating factor. O.C.G.A. §16-5-21 defined the offense called aggravated assault. Here, a court charges that a person threatened physical harm in conjunction with the intent to rob, rape, or murder. In addition, assault is a much more serious accusation when the threats are accompanied by a deadly weapon. Aggravated assault is a felony that carries a mandatory minimum prison term of one year. A Ringgold assault attorney could help to provide counsel for people facing any kind of assault charge.