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It depends on the type of assault; simple assault, which is a misdemeanor or aggravated assault, which is a felony; whether you have a prior criminal record, the state in which you reside & that state's penalties for the crime. So, yes you might go to jail for assaulting a coworker, but you might not, too.
Unless it occurred prior to your 18th birthday, yes. Your criminal record is a lifelong history of your criminal activity.
Unless the offense occurred prior to your 18th birthday your criminal history is a permanent lifetime record.
Assuming you have no prior felony convictions, between five and twenty-five years.
Assuming you have no prior felony convictions, between five and twenty-five years.
There are no set penalties for criminal offenses. After conviction, the court must consider the facts and circumstances of the crime, the defendant's prior history, and a number of other mitigating and aggravating circumstances.
Unless it occurred prior to your 18th birthday, no. Your criminal record is a history of your lifelong criminal activity.
ask the judgeAdded; Facing those multiple serious felony offense - I seriously doubt it.
This depends on the exact charges brought, and the prior record of the person charged.
The likelihood of getting probation would depend partly on the state the accused lives in, the extent of injuries to the assaulted person, the degree to which the assaulted person was a willing participant, and the past record of the accused. Probation or a suspended sentence might be granted, especially if no one was injured, if it was mutual combat, and there were no prior convictions.
Assault is one of the most common criminal charges. Assault is charged by degree, first through third, with First Degree Assault being the most serious. By far the most common of the three types of assault is Third Degree Assault. This is a misdemeanor offense, and because it is labeled an Extraordinary Risk Crime, carries a maximum sentence of two years in county jail. Added: As with any crime, there are no set punishments or sentences. The court must consider the applicable state law, the facts and circumstances, the defendant's prior history, and any other mitigating or aggravating factors to come to a fair and appropriate sentence.
The amount of prison time for assault in Illinois varies depending on factors such as the severity of the assault, any prior criminal record, and whether any aggravating factors are present. Aggravated assault, for example, can result in more severe penalties than simple assault. It's best to consult the Illinois criminal code or speak with a legal professional for specific information about potential prison sentences for assault in Illinois.