Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

Aggrevated Assault Charges

What is the process at the local police department once the chagres are filed?

What is the minimun/maximum penalty for this crime?


Asked on 10/27/08, 10:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Aggrevated Assault Charges

Once charges are filed, an arrest warrant may issue for the one accused.

Depends upon whether charged as a misdemeanor or felony; if the latter, could be 1 to 20 years in the state penitentiary, or, in the discretion of the fact finder at trial, up to 12 months in the local slammer and a fine of up to $2500, either or both.

If charged as a misdemeanor, the maximum possible penalty would be 12 months in the local jail and a fine of $2500, either or both.

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Answered on 10/27/08, 5:06 pm


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