N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-17-01.1: Assault

A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor, except if the victim is under the age of twelve years in which case the offense is a class C felony, if that person:

1.Willfully causes substantial bodily injury to another human being; or

2.Negligently causes substantial bodily injury to another human being by means of a firearm, destructive device, or other weapon, the use of which against a human being is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury.