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Physical Assault In The Military In Virginia
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Simple assault is defined in Virginia Code Section 18.2-57, as any action that the person knowingly and intentionally commits an act that places a person in reasonable fear or apprehension of bodily harm or injury.
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.
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.
Penalty Table for Virginia Assault Charges Description of OffenseCode SectionMaximum Jail Simple Assault Va. Code 18.2-57 12 months Assault & Battery Va. Code 18.2-57 12 months Assault on Family Member Va. Code 18.2-57.2 12 months Assault on Law Enforcement Va. Code 18.2-57 5 years5 more rows
Beyond possible jail time, mandatory fines, and a driver's license suspension, you could face other non-judicial punishments, or even face a court-martial. This means what you can expect to happen is facing anything from a reprimand to imprisonment and dishonorable discharge.
Although you may contact the DOD Hotline at any time, a faster way to resolve your complaint is usually to first contact your local or command-level Inspector General's Office. Call the Inspector General Hotline at 800-424-9098.
Military Sexual Trauma (MST) PTSD is the most common mental health diagnosis related to MST. You may be eligible for VA 100% if your PTSD is due to MST.
Here we discuss the process of getting a 100% rating for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from the VA. The process starts with filing for VA disability using a VA Form 21-526 and submitting stressor statements and records from outside psychologists or counselors, if they have them. The case is then sent for a clai.
To win an MST claim you will need the following: A Completed VA Form 21-526. Diagnosis of PTSD , anxiety, or depression from your healthcare provider. Nexus Letter/Independent Medical Opinion (see definition of “nexus” below) signed by your doctor. Evidence.
Evidence we'll need for your claim. You can submit these types of evidence to support your claim: Service Treatment Records (STR) or Military Personnel Records (MPR) that document MST. Defense Department (DOD) reporting forms on sexual assault or harassment.