But assault with a deadly weapon is not a civil complaint - it is a criminal complaint. You can file a criminal complaint with local law enforcement. The investigation and the decision whether to file charges are handled by law enforcement and governmen...
Class C Assault The lowest form of assault is considered a Class C Misdemeanor. The highest penalty one can receive for a Class C Misdemeanor assault is a fine that can be no higher than $500.
First-degree assault is a Class B felony defined as intentionally causing serious physical injuries with a deadly weapon. Penalties include a maximum 25-year prison sentence and fines up to $5,000 as well as a minimum of five years incarceration.
Because assault in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor the maximum possible sentence is up to 1 year in jail. In lieu of being sentenced to jail, the judge may sentence to you to a 3 year probation term.
Infractions. Infractions are the least severe type of offense. Penalties for infractions generally include fines but do not result in jail time or a criminal record. Think of these as “citations” or “tickets."