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It may depend on your past record, and/or how serious the assault was. But it's pretty certain that you will not escape without some kind of action against you. Whether it will be jail time or not may depend on many factors AND the judge.

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There are no set sentences or punishments for criminal offenses. The court must consider relevant state law along with any aggravating or mitigating factors to come to an appropriate sentence.

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Q: Do you go to jail for assaulting an officer?
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