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Any "assault" committed while armed with a weapon can be considered a felony offense on the face of it.
However a "simple" assault (committed by a physical touching (i.e.: hands or fist) is customarily classifed as a misdemeanor, UNLESS, it is a continuous event and escalates into a "merciless beating."
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe "battery" portion of the question implies that this would be a felony offense. Plain "simple assault' is a misdemeanor.
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∙ 16y agoYes. The classification of the felony (determines the severity of the crime which will affect the penalties attached) depends upon the actual circumstances of the event.
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∙ 14y agoAll forms of assault can be prosecuted as felonies. Domestic or otherwise is immaterial.
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Can you carry a gun with an assault 4 criminal charge?
If it is a felony, no you can't.
Can you purchase a hand gun with a third degree assault on your record?
If it's a felony charge, no.
Is assault third a felony?
Crimes and degrees of crimes are defined by state and federal law. A 3rd degree assault may be one thing (and defined as a felony) in Wisconsin, while it may mean something completely different in Arizona, and even something different in France.
Can a wife sue her husband for assault in ny?
It is classified as 'Domestic VIolence' or 'Domestic Assault,' and is a criminal offense. Assault and Battery are both also intentional torts, for which she could file a civil lawsuit. However, any damages she would receive (such as medical bills) could be considered as a part of their divorce action.
What are the statute of limitations for physical assault in Missouri?
The statue of limitations in the state of Missouri for a physical assault is 1 to 3 years depending on if the assault is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony. If the physical attack results in no physical injury it could be classified as a misdemeanor.
Can you be extradite to minnesota for domestic assault felony?
Most states WILL extradite for felony offenses.
Can you own a gun in KY if you have been arrested for assault?
Arrested? Yes. Convicted? Not if the assault was a felony, or against a domestic partner.
Is domestic violence a felony in the state of tn?
Domestic assault in Tennessee is an assault against a victim. The state prohibits the abuse of current or former family members or romantic partners.
Is domestic violence a class A felony?
Probably not. In most cases a "Class A Felony" would be something along the lines of 'assault with a deadly weapon' or 'attempted murder'.
Can you buy a gun if you have an assault on your police record?
Depends on what the assault was. In the US, conviction of any felony, or conviction of a crime of domestic violence is a bar to possessing any firearm.
Can you buy a gun if you have an assault charge in Michigan?
Depends on whether it's a misdemeanor or felony charge. If it's a felony charge, the answer is going to be no. If it's related to a domestic violence matter, the answer will also be no, whether it's a misdemeanor or felony charge.
Is assault with a firearm in Louisiana a felony?
Yes, assault with a firearm is a felony in Louisiana. It may also carry with it aggravated assault.
Can you own a handgun if you have a second degree assault?
If it's a felony, no. If it is a misdemeanor, yes. The only misdemeanor that disqualifies you from owning a handgun is domestic violence.
Can you buy a hand gun in Florida with a simple assault on your record?
Depends on what you were convicted of. If the assault was a felony, no. If the assault was of a family member, that is considered "domestic violence". FEDERAL law- not state- bars such a person from possessing any firearm in any state.
Domestic violence and your criminal record?
If the abuser was tried and convicted of a felony such as assault, then yes, it will show up in a criminal record. If never convicted, then no.
Aggrivated assault done by a family member?
This is known as DOMESTIC VIOLENCE or DOMESTIC ASSAULT.
Is it better to a simple assault or domestic assault on your record?
It is better not to have any such assault on your record. Domestic assault is particularly distasteful, and is a very cowardly act.
