Legal Question in Criminal Law in West Virginia

Jail Time for Physical Assault

How much jail time can you serve as a first time offender of physical assault?


Asked on 9/05/03, 2:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Jail Time for Physical Assault

In the District of Columbia, the maximum penalty for misdemeanor assault is 180 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $1000.00. As a first time offender, a person so convicted could expect to

serve no time in jail and receive only a minimal fine, if any.

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Answered on 9/05/03, 4:09 pm


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