What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ca
Hi someone I know just got busted for felony assault on a police officer and I believe its his 1st offense ever..what kinda time can he be looking at.. And to add he was drunk at the time as well
The person you know is looking at some serious consequences.
A conviction could bring any or all of the following sentences:
* formal probation,
* 16 months, or two or three years in the California State Prison (or two, three, or four years if "serious bodily injury" is inflicted),
* a maximum $10,000 fine,
* a possible "strike" on your record, pursuant to California’s Three Strikes Law.
He/she definitely needs a very good criminal lawyer. Perhaps it could be plead down to misdemeanor battery on a police officer, but that's not fun either:
* Probation for up to three years
* up to one year in a county jail
* a maximum $2,000 fine (or up to $10,000 if the officer suffers an injury)
* completion of a batterer’s program
* community service
Drunk is NOT a defense. I'm surprised that someone didn't have other charges tossed his way... battery on a police officer, battery, drunk and disorderly, public intoxication, resisting arrest with violence, resisting arrest and/or plain stupidity. The last one was just kidding.
Depending on the facts of the case and how good that someone's defense lawyer will determine how this pans out.
