What behavior qualifies as "inflicting serious bodily injury" during an assault?

Inflicting serious bodily injury during an assault typically involves causing significant harm that may require medical attention or creates a substantial risk of death, serious disfigurement, or long-term impairment. The use of a weapon, such as in the act of stabbing someone, exemplifies this as it shows an intention to cause serious harm and often results in severe physical injuries that fall under the legal definition of serious bodily injury.

The other behaviors listed do not meet the criteria for serious bodily injury. For instance, pushing someone may be aggressive, and slapping might cause minor physical discomfort or marks but does not generally result in serious injury. Yelling, while potentially threatening or emotionally damaging, does not inflict physical harm. Therefore, using a weapon to stab someone is the action that clearly meets the definition of inflicting serious bodily injury in an assault context.