Assaulting a Federal Officer is a serious criminal offense that involves the intentional use of physical force or violence against a federal law enforcement officer. This includes any type of law enforcement officer employed by the federal government, such as an FBI agent, Secret Service agent, ATF agent, Border Patrol agent, or DEA agent. Assaulting a Federal Officer can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony based on the severity of the offense and any aggravating factors. Types of Assaulting a Federal Officer include: • Simple Assault: Intentionally causing physical harm or attempting to cause harm to a federal officer. • Aggravated Assault: Causing serious physical harm to a federal officer or using a deadly weapon to attempt to cause harm. • Battery: Intentionally touching a federal officer without consent, or attempting to touch a federal officer without consent, in a way that is offensive or causes physical harm. • Resisting Arrest: Intentionally attempting to prevent a federal officer from arresting you or another individual.