California Penal Code 240 – Assault – Punishment
Assaul is a serious crime and the punishment can be severe if convicted. Call the Law Offices of Nam Q. Doan at (714) 248-DOAN (3626) if you are facing an assault charge. Below you will see the punishment you are facing if charged with assault.
If you are convicted of a simple assault, under California Penal Code 240, you will face up to one year in county jail and a one thousand dollar fine ($1,000), on top of additional court fees.
If the assault was committed on law enforcement officers or fire fighters, you face up to one year in county jail and a two thousand dollar fine ($2,000), on top of additional court fees.
For information on the penalty for an assault with a deadly weapon, click here to read about the serious crime.