Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

Assault on law enforcement

How much time can a person get for first offense assault on a police officer?


Asked on 7/31/07, 3:38 pm

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Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Assault on law enforcement

Section 18.2-57(C)of the Virginia Criminal Code classifies a knowing and deliberate assault on a law enforcement officer as a Class 6 felony, punishable by incarceration of 1-5 years in the state penitentiary, or 12 months in the local jail and a fine of up to $2500, either of which includes mandatory incarceration of at least six months.

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Answered on 8/01/07, 9:33 am


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