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Assault With Physical Injury In Fairfax
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Only a prosecutor handling the case can request a dismissal of the charges. Only the Court has the authority to dismiss, or "drop" charges. However, the prosecutor handling the case will want to speak with you to talk about the case and what you would like to see happen to the person charged.
If convicted of simple assault in Virginia, you may face jail time of up to 12 months, financial penalties of up to $2,500, and the potential for additional penalties depending on the factors surrounding your case.
A first offense of simple assault or battery is a Class 1 misdemeanor and carries a sentence of up to 12 months in jail and fines up to $2,500.
1-Year Statute of Limitations applies for misdemeanor sexual assaults, like sexual battery. Felony charges, like rape, can be prosecuted at any time, and there is no statute of limitations.
What are the Different Types of Assault and Punishment Ranges? Class C Assault. The lowest form of assault is considered a Class C Misdemeanor. Class A Assault. 3rd Degree Felony Assault. 2nd Degree Aggravated Assault. 1st Degree Aggravated Assault.
A few of the most common types of assault experienced are verbal, simple, aggravated, and sexual. This is one of the most common types of assault experienced by adults in the United States. Verbal assault occurs when you are threatened verbally. Physical assault may or may not occur at the same time.
While it may seem a bit backwards to some people, the lower the degree of an offense (1st Degree, 2nd Degree, or 3rd Degree), the more serious charges. Likewise the higher the degree (4th Degree or 5th Degree) means the offense is of a less serious nature.
Simple assault is usually the least severe assault crime, and it is generally charged as misdemeanor assault. Further, the laws of some jurisdictions set forth different degrees of simple assault.
If convicted of simple assault in Virginia, you may face jail time of up to 12 months, financial penalties of up to $2,500, and the potential for additional penalties depending on the factors surrounding your case.
A first offense of simple assault or battery is a Class 1 misdemeanor and carries a sentence of up to 12 months in jail and fines up to $2,500.
