Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Misdemenors

I have a first time offense of assault with a deadly weapons charge misdemenor. Will I do time or get probation or can I get the case drop. Or how can I get the case dropped.


Asked on 1/06/05, 7:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Mark Johns Mark Johns, Esquire

Re: Misdemenors

Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is a SEcond Degree Felony.

Simple Assault with a deadly weapon is a third degree misdemeanor unless the victim is a child under 12, would require neglegent causing of bodily injury (not serious) or put in fear of serious bodily injury.

The Felony 2 ADW would on a first offense give a sentencing guidline of 9-18 to 16 to 32 months and is Boot Camp eligible.

The M3 gets a guidline of restorative sanctions to a sentence of 1 to 2 months.

If a child under 12 was involved it is a mandatory minimum of 5 years.

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Answered on 1/06/05, 7:32 pm


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