Assault Charges

Sexual assault is a sexual advancement towards a victim against their will. However, not all sexual assaults are the same. Similarly, not all sexual assaults are punished the same. In addition, a sexual assault charge is a considered a “wobbler” in California. In other words, sexual assault can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor.

Possible punishment(s) for sexual assault:

• Jailtime
• Fines

An assault is considered aggravated assault when the intent to cause serious bodily harm is present. For instance, aggravated assault is the intent of non-lethal excessive force. Similarly, aggravated assault is also a threat to cause serious physical harm. Moreover, aggravated assault is a “wobbler” in California. In other words, aggravated assault can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor.

Possible punishment(s) for aggravated assault:

• Fines
• Jailtime
• Probation
• Completing a Batterer’s Program

Verbal abuse is language used to threaten or imply harm. For instance, in domestic violence cases, verbal abuse is common. Similarly, verbal abuse can take place in the workplace. Lastly, verbal abuse does not always lead to sentencing. However, verbal abuse does not help in a defense.

Assault and Battery are two seperate crimes. However, these crimes are commonly phrased together. Therefore, assault and battery charges result from physical force with the intent to cause harm. In addition, assault and battery is a “wobbler” in the State of California. In other words, an assault and battery may result in a felony or misdemeanor.

Possible punishment(s) for Assault and Battery:

• Jailtime
• Probation
• Fines
• Restitution

Simple assault is non-serious physical contact with intent to intimidate. In addition, the intent of simple assault may also be to establish dominance. For instance, the attempt of a simple assault creates intimidation or concern. For example, simple assault can be a light slap in the face. In most cases, this scenerio is charged as a misdemeanor.

Punishment(s) for Simple Assault:

• Jailtime
• Fines

All previous examples can be charged as a felonious assault. However, the circumstances of the crime affect the perpetrator’s sentencing. As a result, the severity of the crime corrolates to the severity of the punishment.

All previous examples can be charged as a misdemeanor assault. However, the circumstances of the crime affect the perpetrator’s sentencing. As a result, the severity of the crime corrolates to the severity of the punishment.