Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) RADIO Practice Exam

Which offense is categorized as "ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON"?

1. Gambling

2. Child abuse

3. Assault with a deadly weapon

4. Sex crimes against children

The correct answer is: Assault with a deadly weapon

The category "ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON" specifically refers to the offense that involves an individual intentionally inflicting or threatening to inflict bodily harm on another person while using an object that can cause serious injury or death. This offense is serious because it not only includes the intent to harm but also involves the use of a weapon that enhances the potential for injury, making it a more significant threat than simple assault. In contrast, the other options, such as gambling, child abuse, and sex crimes against children, do not fall under the definition of assault with a deadly weapon. Gambling does not inherently involve physical violence or threats, while child abuse and sex crimes against children involve different legal considerations and issues that focus on the exploitation or harm to vulnerable individuals rather than the direct use of a weapon to threaten or harm someone.