If you were charged with a felony assault and the charges were dropped, you do not have a criminal record. The charges can be picked up by the state at a later date.
Felony. ANY "armed" assault is generally charged as a felony ESPECIALLY if the weapon is capable of causing great bodily harm or death.
Yes, a person is still bondable after being charged with an assault. A person is only unable to get bonded if charged with a felony.
It will depend on whether or not it is a felony. Kentucky would typically consider assault as a felony, but it could be a lessor crime. As such, Kentucky has no statute of limitations for felonies.
It needs to be.
Only if the prosecutor's office enters a nolle prosequi.
Convictions- or a charge pending trial- is a disqualifier. Charged, but charge dropped or found not guilty- NOT a disqualifier.
Yes, assault with a firearm is a felony in Louisiana. It may also carry with it aggravated assault.
This is known as a downfiling of charges from a felony to a misdemeanor, and the case transferred to its respective court.
When a child under the age of 15 gets charged with assault and battery, it can be considered either a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the severity of the assault and the state's judgment. There are a large number of factors that can influence this decision.
In California, assaulting a senior citizen can be charged as a felony, particularly if it involves serious bodily injury or if the assault is deemed to be particularly egregious. Under California Penal Code section 368, crimes against seniors can lead to enhanced penalties. If the assault does not result in serious injury, it may be charged as a misdemeanor. Ultimately, the specific circumstances of the case will determine the charges.
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."
it is first a felony for having them in possession, and for attack you will be punished but for self defense you would only be charged with possession of an illegal weapon?