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