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Simple assault. (a) Offense defined.--. Except as provided under section 2702 (relating to aggravated assault), a person is guilty of assault if he: (1) attempts to cause or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; (2) negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon;
Simple assault is a misdemeanor of the second degree unless committed: (1) in a fight or scuffle entered into by mutual consent, in which case it is a misdemeanor of the third degree; or (2) against a child under 12 years of age by a person 18 years of age or older, in which case it is a misdemeanor of the first degree.
Except as provided in 42 Pa.C.S. § 9714 (relating to sentences for second and subsequent offenses), a person who has been convicted of a felony may be sentenced to imprisonment as follows: (1) In the case of a felony of the first degree, for a term which shall be fixed by the court at not more than 20 years.
Section 907.0 - Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES. § 907. Possessing instruments of crime. (a) Criminal instruments generally.--. A person commits a misdemeanor of the first degree if he possesses any instrument of crime with intent to employ it criminally. (b) Possession of weapon.--.
16 kwi 2024 · Learn how Pennsylvania defines simple and aggravated assault, when assault is a felony, and what defenses may be available when facing assault charges.
31 maj 2023 · Pennsylvania’s simple assault laws are outlined in the Crimes Code in 18 PA C.S.A. 2701. Under this statute, simple assault is defined as an intentional attempt to cause another person bodily harm. Recklessly causing someone else harm is also considered simple assault.
There are a few ways that simple assault can be categorized: Third-degree misdemeanor: The accused could pay up to $2,500 in fines and spend up to a year in jail. Second-degree misdemeanor: The accused could pay up to $5,000 and spend up to two years in jail.
