Depends entirely on the circumstances and what degree Simple Assault you're referring to. Simple Assault is considered a misdemeanor in PA and the punishment ranges from 1 year (max) in prison to 5. (1) assault on a child (under 14 years old) - (max) 5 years in prison (2) assault (most common) - (max) 2 years in prison (3) (mutual) assault - (max) 1 year in prison
a person who commits the offense of simple assault shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Maximum of 12 months and/or $1000.00 fine.
YOU CAN BE RESENTENCED ON THE ORIGINAL CHARGE, PLUS TIME FROM ASSAULT!
Depending on the way the wording of the law in your state and the penalty that is attached to it, it could be. It is more serious than "simple assault" or "disorderly conduct."
Yes, Pennsylvania does have the death penalty, and typically use the method of lethal injection.
The penalty for Assault 4 varies by jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the case. It is typically considered a misdemeanor offense and penalties can include fines, probation, community service, and possible jail time. Repeat offenses or aggravating factors may lead to harsher penalties.
If ONLY fists were used (no kicking, no use of the feet, no weapons) and the person is NOT trained as a boxer or in the martial arts, it sounds like a "simple" assault and should be misdemeanor.
Assault of a police officer.
Felony
The state of Pennsylvania requires that any prepayment penalty be stated in the contract. When the prepayment penalty is stated in the contract it becomes legal.
there is no such thing as a simple assault
In Georgia, a charge of aggravated assault is a felony and can be broken down under three categories. It sounds like your brother will be charged with assault with a deadly weapon. The penalty (if he is found guilty )is a prison term of 3 to 20 years. The judge can also impose Community service, loss of state and federal financial aid, fines and probation. The simple assault charge is a misdemeanor but can be of high and aggravated nature and that carries a penalty of up to 12 months and $5,000.00 fine.
25 years