Judges can use criteria such as the severity of charges or allegations, criminal history, and warrant history to determine what the bail amount will be after reviewing each individual case.
Some examples of typical bail amounts for common crimes are: Petty theft: $50 to $1,000. DUI: $500 to $10,000. Assault: $1,000 to $50,000. Murder: $1 million or more.
1st Degree Aggravated Assault The highest form of felony punishment for an assaultive offense is a 1st-degree felony with a punishment ranging anywhere from 5-99 years in jail with a fine not to exceed $10,000.
Prosecutors generally ask for between 0 - $5,000 in bail for a first time offense of Domestic Violence Assault in the 4th degree.
It is crime with a seriousness level 12, meaning a minimum prison term of 93-164 months or more. For questions regarding Assault 1 charges and defenses, contact the attorneys at Milios Defense.
Penalties for Assault in the First Degree in Washington: Assault in the first degree is a class A felony, which RCW §9A. 20.021 defines as punishable by a maximum sentence of life in prison, a maximum fine of $50,000, or both.
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.
Defendant's Criminal History and Community Ties Other factors that influence the bail amount include a defendant's past criminal record, a defendant's record of bail jumping (or failure to appear), whether a defendant is employed, and whether a defendant has close ties to the community.