what are the penalties for assault in ca?
962701
Well, what you're calling assault sounds like it might be battery.  \n\nAssault is the attempt, and failure, to commit battery.\n\nBattery is a successful assault.\n\nBoth are misdemeanors, which means you COULD do six months to a year (depending on the type of battery and who it was against), and you COULD get a fine of up to $1,000.
997836
I am assuming it's California and it's over 65 mph.  The answer is it depends on the county.  Here is the basis for fines set forth by Judges in CA\nAmount ($ Range): 1st offense-Not more than $100 2nd offense (within 1 year)-Not more than $200 3rd or subsequent offense (within 1 year)-Not more than $250 Veh. Code §42001(a)(1), (2) & (3)
878955
It depends upon the county, the prosecutor and a number of factors, such as your record, if any.\n\nYou should consult with a local attorney who can offer you more precise advice.
567443
Under Common Law, a person may use "reasonable force" to  prevent a felony.  Rape is a felony.  The issue is whether the amount of force used was "reasonable".  This is a fact-based issue which can only be decided by examination of all the facts surrounding the incident.\nOne may use deadly force if the felony is one that is likely to produce death or grave bodily harm.  Forcible rape is such a felony.  \nThe next issue is whether a lesser degree of force could have been used under all the circumstances, including the perceived need to act quickly and the stress caused by the incident.  Other factors could be whether there was a choice of weapons to use.  If you had both a pistol and a tazer gun, you might have to explain why you used the pistol instead of the tazer; on the other hand, if all you had was the pistol there would little doubt that the force was reasonable.\n\nThe use of excessive force in the defense of oneself or another resulting in the death of the felon would be either voluntary or possibly involuntary manslaughter.  Again depending on the circumstances.  Each jurisdiction has its own range of sentences for manslaughter.  In California the range is from probation to 10 years.\n\nThe common law has be superseded in most jurisdictions by statutes.  The statutes may restrict or enlarge the defense of others defense.\n\nThe defense as such is not affected by the rapist being a minor, although the rapist's height, weight, build may be a factor in decideing what level of force would be reasonable.  A 12-year old who is 5 foot tall and weighs 100 pounds is a differned menance than someone who is 6' 10' and weighs 295, all of which is muscle.
1035407
In Missouri a second degree assault is considered a class C felony.  The punishment is "not to exceed 7 years."  So basically the maximum prison sentence is 7 years.  As it is a first offense they probably won't seek the maximum.  There is always the chance that you'll have a good judge, or that the DA will offer you a plea bargain.  GOOD LUCK!
1007167
Wait a minute.  You saw this happen on the news, and now you're wondering if...what you saw really happened?\n\nAnyway, slagathor's got it pretty well down (couple of posts above mine), but it really depends on what state you're in, and exactly what a person says.  In California, just saying you're going to hurt someone probably does not qualify as a threat because this state requires you to threaten someone with death or great bodily injury...and punching me in the shoulder probably would hurt, but would not be considered great bodily injury.\n\nHere's the law slagathor was talking about, just so you can see how California addresses these kinds of things:\n\n422.  Any person who willfully threatens to commit a crime which will result in death or great bodily injury to another person, with the specific intent that the statement, made verbally, in writing, or by means of an electronic communication device, is to be taken as a threat, even if there is no intent of actually carrying it out, which, on its face and under the circumstances in which it is  ade, is so unequivocal, unconditional, immediate, and specific as to convey to the person threatened, a gravity of purpose and an immediate prospect of execution of the threat, and thereby  causes that person reasonably to be in sustained fear for his or her own safety or for his or her immediate family's safety, shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed one year, or by imprisonment in the state prison.
872459
Usually DV is only a felony if the injuries were severe.\n\nIn Kentucky, domestic violence is considered "Fourth Degree Assault".\n\nHopefully there will be a stiff penalty.
583504
What State ? I knew someone here in CA who did that for awhile before they realized it's illegal.
88102
Assault in the following orders are the following things:\n\n1 degree: very serious\n2 degree: somewhat serious\n3 degree: hardly serious\n4 degree: not serious at all
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criminal threats carry a maximum punishment of 3 years state prison as a felony in california.  that's not including any weapon or gang enhancements, etc.
811580
The only way to get this taken care of without going to court is for the pizza guy to drop the charges.  Even if he drops the charges this will only keep you from having a criminal record for assault.\nYou will still have an arrest record.  To get the arrest record taken off you would have to get a lawyer and get the arrest expunged.   Note:  Assault can be committed by just telling someone that you are going to beat them senseless.  You do not even have to touch the other person.  If you make a verbal threat to inflict physical harm on someone that alone is assault.  When you physically touch them it becomes battery.
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If a plea is entered, you will get a pre-sentencing report.  This is one of these funny wobbler statutes where a guilty verdict could either be for a misdemeanor or a felony, based on whether time in state prison is received by the defendant.  If they are sentenced to time, then it is a felony.  The maximum penalty is three years.\n\nHere are the facts.\n\n273.5\n\nPC\nInjury on Spouse\nM\nFines and assessments - $640, $100, $20\n\n3 yrs. CP 1 yr. Treatment Program Firearm Restriction\n\nIf you are the defendant, you should get an attorney, as you could be facing jail time\n\nf you are talking about child corporal punishment with aggravating circumstances 273d, one year sentence and a felony charge.  Could be very nasty together.  Will depend on judge, prosecutor and the strength of the case.
558087
"Assault and battery" is not an official term. There are 4 degrees of assault. See the first site below for the definitions. Depending on the degree applicable, the juvenile sentence would be anywhere from community service to 129 weeks in jail. See the second site for full details.
98503
I believe your sentence/perdition/penalty would greatly depend on a few things like the state where the crime was committed, and the dollar amount of said offense.  \n\nIt might just end up being a state charge, but it has the propensity to be a federal charge too depending on the specific details and nature of the crime.
103504
there is a law against that. Its call assault and Battery. You won't have to use it but one time to get your message across.
362822
THERE WOULD JUST BE A FINE IMPOSED, 10 DAYS-JAIL TIME & 60 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE DEPENDING ON STATE YOU RESIDE IN, POSSIBLY; MAYBE THE FAMILY MEMBER COULD/WOULD DROP THE CHARGES & JUST A FINE; AGGRAVATED ASSAULT IS PRETTY SERIOUS THOUGH..HOPE THINGS CAN BE WORKED OUT, MAYBE THE ASSAULTER NEEDS SOME COUNSELLING.
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Yes you can press charges for harassment 2nd. Being slapped across the face is not assault, unless she slapped you across the face with her closed fist (punched) or a blunt object that caused you physical damage, other then minor bruising.\n\nYou can press charges for that, but it is a lesser crime then destruction of property. If you do press charges and then change your mind later, the charges may or may not be dropped. This all depends on if the district attorney feels there is a case. You also can not force her to drop her charges against you. You can request that she does so, and agree to go to civil court, but again the district attorney still may not drop the charges against you. \n\nI believe you should be speaking to a lawyer more about this. If you can not afford one, you will be assigned a public defender.