Bail For Aggravated Assault In Allegheny
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In determining the conditions of bail, the court may consider the following factors for a specific case: The nature and severity of the alleged crime and any mitigating or aggravating circumstances regarding the alleged crime. The defendant's employment history, nature of employment, and financial means.
Most bond agreements include travel restrictions, confining you to a specific geographic area such as your county or state. These limitations are designed to ensure your availability for court dates. If travel is necessary, you must seek prior approval from the court or your bail bondsman.
WHAT ARE THE FACTORS THAT A JUDGE LOOKS AT WHEN DETERMINING BAIL AMOUNT? The defendant's flight risk. The defendant's criminal history. The severity of the alleged crime. The defendant's ties to the community. The defendant's employment status and financial resources. The defendant's mental health and substance abuse history.
In my experience, the average range of bail for aggravated assault charges is between $5,000 and $25,000.
In determining the conditions of bail, the court may consider the following factors for a specific case: The nature and severity of the alleged crime and any mitigating or aggravating circumstances regarding the alleged crime. The defendant's employment history, nature of employment, and financial means.
Stat. § 1103: First-degree aggravated assault is punishable by up to 20 years of imprisonment and up to $25,000 in fines. Second-degree aggravated assault is punishable by up to 10 years of imprisonment and up to $25,000 in fines.
In Pennsylvania it is considered aggravated assault if you use a deadly weapon, such as a gun, to try to intentionally or knowingly injure another person. This level of aggravated assault is a felony of the second degree, and you can be sentenced to as many as 10 years in prison.
First-time offenders in Pennsylvania may or may not face prison sentences. It depends on the specific circumstances of the case, the level, and the judge's discretion. Pennsylvania has various sentencing options, including probation, fines, and intermediate punishment programs for eligible individuals.
Because aggravated assault is classified as a violent crime, your son is ineligible for parole. However, there are other administrative reductions that may reduce your son's time to serve.
