What is the penalty range for assault with family violence?
Depending on your prior criminal history and the specific facts alleged by the police, e.g., bodily injury, choking, deadly weapon, or other aggravating circumstances, an assault or aggravated assault with family violence case can be filed as a Class C misdemeanor on up to a 1st degree felony. The punishment range on the low end of the spectrum is fine-only convictions or deferred prosecution that can result in an expunction. Higher level misdemeanors can involve probation or time in the county jail, usually depending on the defendant’s prior criminal history. Felony cases can also involve probation or prison time and the most severe felony cases can carry a maximum punishment range of life in prison.
