A person commits the criminal offense of intoxication assault if the person operates a motor vehicle while intoxicated and causes an accident that results in the serious bodily injury of another person.

Some states have a broader definition of intoxication assault and may charge an intoxicated person who negligently causes serious bodily injury to another person while operating a motor vehicle, an aircraft, a watercraft, or an amusement ride with the crime of intoxication assault.

Intoxication assault is a felony offense and may be punished by significant jail or prison time. Intoxication assault laws are generally located in a state's statutes—often in the penal or criminal code.

In Arkansas, the crime of intoxication assault is not specifically defined under this term in the state statutes. However, the state does have laws that address the conduct described by intoxication assault. Under Arkansas law, if a person operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and causes an accident that results in serious bodily injury to another, they can be charged with battery in the first degree if the injury was caused under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life. This is a Class B felony, which is punishable by a significant term of imprisonment. Additionally, Arkansas has a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) law, which can lead to felony charges if serious injury or death occurs as a result of the impaired driving. Penalties for DWI offenses can include fines, imprisonment, and license suspension or revocation. It's important to note that the specific charges and penalties can vary depending on the circumstances of the case and the severity of the injuries caused.