Assault with intent to commit violent felony upon peace

officer. A. Assault with intent to commit a violent felony upon a peace officer consists of any person assaulting a peace officer while he is in the lawful discharge of his duties with intent to kill the peace officer. B. Whoever commits assault with intent to commit a violent felony upon a peace officer is guilty of a second degree felony. History: 1953 Comp., § 40A-22-22, enacted by Laws 1971, ch. 265, § 3.