By contact with WHAT? If by hand (e.g.- a 'slap" or a 'punch') yes, usually it is. In some jurisdictions this is called "Simple" Assault. HOWEVER, if something else is utilized in the striking (e.g.- ANY type of weapon - or even if you kick with a shoe) it becomes a felony assault, in some jurisdictions also known as "Assault with a Dangerous (or Deadly) Weapon."
In most jurisdictions I am aware of "Simple" Assault (meaning assault with nothing but your hands or fists) is a misdemeanor. It can be charged as a more serious crime depending upon the seriousness of the injuries inflicted on the victim.
it a misdemeanor
Hire a good defense attorney. If it is your first contact with the system and it's ag assault they may remand it to a misdemeanor or give you ARD which would require you to go to anger management classes.
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Class C assault by contact is a legal term used to describe a form of assault that involves intentionally causing physical contact with another person in a harmful or offensive manner, but without causing serious injury. This type of assault is often classified as a misdemeanor and can result in penalties such as fines or short-term imprisonment. Examples may include slapping, pushing, or spitting on someone. The key element is the intentional nature of the contact, even if it does not lead to severe harm.
Two years - but check for an enhancement for aggravated.
A misdemeanor offense, carries a maximum sentence of NOT MORE than one year in jail.
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You can offer to cop a plea to a lesser assault charge (misdemeanor) and see what the prosecutor says. If he accepts you would get less than a year in jail.
Grabbing anyone against their will and without ther permission is Assault - usually a misdemeanor. If it can be proven that it was done with sexual intent it can be charged as Sexual Assault and has an enhanced penalty.
Possibly, but not necessarily.
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