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=== Even at idle speed, this is not treated as “minor” in U.S. law. ===

===== Most states would charge one or more of: =====
# Assault on a law enforcement officer
* Almost always a felony
* Intent = intent to make contact or threaten with force (not intent to kill)
# Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
* The vehicle is the weapon
* Speed affects sentencing, not classification
# Resisting arrest with violence
* Often merges into assault charges
# Fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement
* Felony if force or danger is involved

===== These become likely if anything worsens the situation: =====
* Attempted murder → if acceleration occurs toward the officer
* Reckless endangerment
* Battery causing injury
* Vehicular assault

If the officer is:
* knocked down
* pinned
* dragged
* run over after falling

Prosecutors often argue implied intent to cause serious harm, even if speed was low initially.