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What is the maximum penalty for a class c misdemeanor physical assault charge in Texas?
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Class C, is usually some sort of fine, plus fees, costs, maybe community service.
Very often unsupervised probation, meaning after 30, 60, or 90 days of staying CRIME free, the charge is dismissed.
Some call it DEFERRED ADJUDICATION.
In fact, ask the prosecutor if DA is possible.
Extra info:
Penalties for Simple Assault in Texas
A person convicted of a misdemeanor in Texas faces the following possible penalties:
Class A misdemeanor – up to one year in jail or a fine up to $4000, or both
Class B misdemeanor – up to 180 days in jail or a fine up to $2000, or both, and
Class C misdemeanor – a fine up to $500.
(Tex. Penal Code Ann. §§ 12.21, 12.22, 12.23).
A person convicted of a third degree felony can be sentenced to two to ten years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
(Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.34).
Restitution
A person convicted of simple assault in Texas can be required to pay restitution, which involves reimbursing the victim for any expenses resulting from the crime, such as the cost of medical treatment or counseling, or repair or replacement of damaged property.
Deferred Adjudication and Community Supervision
Texas law provides certain alternatives to a jail or prison sentence for a person charged with or convicted of simple assault.
Very often unsupervised probation, meaning after 30, 60, or 90 days of staying CRIME free, the charge is dismissed.
Some call it DEFERRED ADJUDICATION.
In fact, ask the prosecutor if DA is possible.
Extra info:
Penalties for Simple Assault in Texas
A person convicted of a misdemeanor in Texas faces the following possible penalties:
Class A misdemeanor – up to one year in jail or a fine up to $4000, or both
Class B misdemeanor – up to 180 days in jail or a fine up to $2000, or both, and
Class C misdemeanor – a fine up to $500.
(Tex. Penal Code Ann. §§ 12.21, 12.22, 12.23).
A person convicted of a third degree felony can be sentenced to two to ten years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
(Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.34).
Restitution
A person convicted of simple assault in Texas can be required to pay restitution, which involves reimbursing the victim for any expenses resulting from the crime, such as the cost of medical treatment or counseling, or repair or replacement of damaged property.
Deferred Adjudication and Community Supervision
Texas law provides certain alternatives to a jail or prison sentence for a person charged with or convicted of simple assault.
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