3735.1 - Aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence. - Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 3735.1. Aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence. (a) Offense defined.--Any person who negligently causes serious bodily injury to another person as the result of a violation of section 3802 (relating to driving under influence of alcohol or controlled substance) and who is convicted of violating section 3802 commits a felony of the second degree when the violation is the cause of the injury. (b) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "serious bodily injury" means any bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ. (Feb. 23, 1996, P.L.21, No.8, eff. 60 days; Sept. 30, 2003, P.L.120, No.24, eff. Feb. 1, 2004) 2003 Amendment. Act 24 amended subsec. (a). 1996 Amendment. Act 8 added section 3735.1. Cross References. Section 3735.1 is referred to in sections 1532, 1541, 1554 of this title; section 1725.3 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).