What is the punishment for 4th degree assault in the state of Washington?
Assault in the 4th Degree is a gross misdemeanor under Washington State Law, meaning the maximum penalty is up to a year in jail and a $5000 fine. Regardless, even for a first offense, there can be severe consequences – usually fines and court costs, totaling up to $800 or more; a one year domestic violence treatment program costing thousands, and often times a day or more in jail, not to mention losing your 2nd Amendment right to possess firearms for life. You needs a skilled Domestic Violence Attorney to help you through this.
