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If the push results in physical contact and injury, it may also lead to battery charges under Penal Code 242. Battery involves the use of force or violence against another person and carries penalties that can include jail time and fines.
The length of jail sentence varies based on the severity of the offense: Misdemeanor simple assault can result in a jail sentence of up to six months; Misdemeanor aggravated assault can result in a jail sentence of up to one year; Felony aggravated assault can result in up to four years in state prison.
The length of jail sentence varies based on the severity of the offense: Misdemeanor simple assault can result in a jail sentence of up to six months; Misdemeanor aggravated assault can result in a jail sentence of up to one year; Felony aggravated assault can result in up to four years in state prison.
In California assault can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony in California. Whether the prosecution charges a person with misdemeanor assault vs felony assault depends on whether the defendant used a weapon, and the amount of force the defendant used.
An assault may include one or more types of harm, such as pushing, shoving, slapping, punching, or kicking. It may also include the use of weapons like knives, sticks, bottles, or bats. Common injuries from an assault include bruises, black eyes, cuts, scratches, and broken bones.