Bail For Aggravated Assault In Pennsylvania
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The primary benefit of the Federal First Offenders Act is the opportunity to avoid a permanent criminal record. The court may dismiss the charges for such offense if the individual completes the probation program. It may leave the person without a formal conviction on their official records.
The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program is supervised by the ARD Chief, who reviews criminal cases for potential admission. ARD is a unique program, approved by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, generally for first-time offenders who have no prior criminal convictions or prior ARD dispositions.
In my experience, the average range of bail for aggravated assault charges is between $5,000 and $25,000.
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.
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For many first-time misdemeanor offenses in California, judges will impose probation, community service, fines, or classes instead of jail time. The maximum sentence for misdemeanors is one year in county jail. But incarceration for the full year is rare, especially for minor first offenses.
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.
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.
In my experience, the average range of bail for aggravated assault charges is between $5,000 and $25,000.
Yes, a prosecutor can decide to drop these charges if they are presented with good reason.
