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Question: What is the penalty for assault and battery?
Answer: The laws are different in every state, but are basically a crime. Punishment usually depends on how serious it was, if a weapon was involved, was the victim physically injured, etc. In many states a juvenile accused of assault can (or must) be tried as an adult. Penalties include jail, prison, probation, fines, restitution, community service and counseling. The Judge considers the age of the person, their record and the seriousness of the crime.
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On 11/14/07
monnie from MD said:
MY STEPMOTHER SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE BECAUSE SHE SAID I LOST THE LID TO MY LITTLE BROTHERS BUBBLES... SHE THEN LOCKED ME OUT OF THE HOUSE.. THE POLICE OFFICER CALLED TO THE SEEN PRESSED CHARGES ON HER... THEY HAVE GRANTED ME A PROTECTIVE ORDER FOR 6 MONTHS..SHE ALSO TRIED TO GET ME SENT AWAY BY GOING THRU JUVENILE SERVICES..THEY SAID I WASNT A TROUBLED TEEN AND DROPPED IT..SHE HAS ASKED FOR A JURY TRIAL.. DO YOU THING YOU BE FOUND GUILTY OF 2ND DEGREE ASSAULT AND IF SO WHAT DO YOU FEEL HER PUNISHMENT WILL BE???
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On 11/01/07
ally from GA said:
My boyfriend just went to jail 2 days ago and he got 3 charges of assault, traspassing, and disrupting school classes... How long do you think he'll be in jail?
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On 10/21/07
anon. from Othr said:
someone i know has recently been accused of assaulting a mentally disabled child. he is guilty of this crime and i was wondering what the penalties could be for this most terrible activity
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On 10/17/07
unknow from MO said:
my son was put in prison for 7 yrs for 2nd degree assault, no major damage was inflicted on the victim,first time offense for my son. is this a unfair charge or what.
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On 10/01/07
from OH said:
How is it that when i person hits u first u are charged with assault for defending yourself? The only witness in the case happens to be her boyfriend> I was arrested when walking home from the secene trying to aviod the situation.
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