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Assault With Physical Injury In Washington
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Assault charges are serious criminal offenses that can result in significant legal consequences, including substantial fines and lengthy prison sentences. However, depending on the specific circumstances of your case, it may be possible to have your assault charges reduced or even dismissed entirely.
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.
Three definitions of assault have been recognized by Washington courts: (1) an attempt, with unlawful force, to inflict bodily injury upon another; (2) an unlawful touching with criminal intent; and (3) putting another in apprehension of harm whether or not the actor actually intends to inflict or is incapable of ...
(1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; (2) intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury, including the person's spouse; or.
(b) An offender convicted of the crime of assault in the first degree or assault of a child in the first degree where the offender used force or means likely to result in death or intended to kill the victim shall be sentenced to a term of total confinement not less than five years.
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.
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.
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.
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.