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Why does it make a difference that the person is handicapped? It is usually illegal to hit any person.
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Max amount of time for assaulting a juvenile?
Assaulting a minor is a class 3 felony in many states 5-20 Assaulting a minor is a class 3 felony in many states 5-20
Is assaulting a disabled veteran a felony?
yes
How is assaulting a disabled veteran a felony?
Assaulting ANYONE is a criminal offense. Military veterans are not a special class of people - assaults committed aginst them are not automatically a felony offense, unless the type of assault meets the criteria for a felony crime.
How much time can a person get for aggravted battery with a firearm?
This is a felony offense, the minimum would be at least one year and one day in prison.
What is the statute of limitations for assaulting a minor in Georgia?
It will depend on whether it is a felony or a misdemeanor. A typical felony case has a limit of 4 years in Georgia. Misdemeanors have a 2 year limit.
Is the handicap person on glee really handicap?
(the guy in the wheelchair?) no
What is the time for assulting an officer?
In most every jurisdiction I am aware of, assaulting a law enforcement officer in the performance of their duties is a felony crime.
Can a person get arrested for assaulting an off duty peace officer?
You can get arrested for assaulting anyone, including an off duty peace officer.
Why is assaulting a police officer worse that assaulting a normal person?
From an ethical standpoint, there isn't much of a difference. However, legally (and even to some extent ethically) in assaulting a police officer, you are in effect assaulting the government, so the punishment is usually more severe.
Is assult legal?
No, assaulting is illegal. This is considered a felony. For example, Assaulting a NYC transit employee/personnel is punishable by up to 7 years in prison.Another View: While assault is always unlawful it is NOT necessarily a felony offense.Simple Assault (using only fists or hands) is usually charged as a misdemeanor crime. It is only when you assault someone using a weapon (ANYTHING can be used as a "weapon") that it crosses the line into a felony offense.In the example gven above, the reason for the lengthy sentence is that the offense involves assaulting a PUBLIC OFFICIAL, which is ALWAYS an enhanced offense.
When you were sixteen you assaulted a police officer and now Am seventeen And Am facing a felony charge Can this happen to you?
What part don't you understand? Assaulting a police officer is a felony just about anyplace. And if you are 16 and over, they are going to prosecute you as an adult for that one.
Why should you respect a person who has a handicap?
It is not necessary to respect a person BECAUSE he or she has a handicap. It is common grace and good manners to do so with everyone.
