NC S762

Creates a new Class I felony for assaulting law enforcement officers (police, probation, or parole officers), detention facility employees, or emergency personnel that causes physical injury, defined to include cuts, scrapes, bruises, or other non-serious physical injury.

Upgrades assault causing physical injury on firefighters, emergency medical technicians, medical responders, and emergency department personnel (physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and nurse practitioners) from a Class A1 misdemeanor to a Class I felony.

Establishes a Class H felony for assaults on emergency personnel that inflict serious bodily injury or use a deadly weapon other than a firearm, and a Class F felony for assaults using a firearm.

Upgrades assault causing physical injury on emergency personnel generally from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class I felony, with Class F felony penalties for assaults using dangerous weapons or substances.

Effective December 1, 2011, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date.