2005 West Virginia Code - §61-2-10. — Assault during commission of or attempt to commit a felony; penalty.

§61-2-10. Assault during commission of or attempt to commit a felony; penalty.
If any person in the commission of, or attempt to commit a felony, unlawfully shoot, stab, cut or wound another person, he shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall, in the discretion of the court, either be confined in the penitentiary not less than two nor more than ten years, or be confined in jail not exceeding one year and be fined not exceeding one thousand dollars.