Told women couldnât attend medical school, Elizabeth Blackwell started her own By Brad Aronson | Posted in: Inspirational, Inspirational People As itâs now college graduation season, itâs a good time for us to remember those who came before us â like Elizabeth Blackwell. . . .
Jail Time. Assault in the third degree is an A misdemeanor, meaning that it is punishable by up to one year in jail, as per Penal Law Â§Â§ 60.01(3)(a) and 70.15(1) . In NYC, however, a first arrest for assault in the third degree will usually not result in any jail time. A conviction or plea to the charge of assault in the third degree could also result in probation for three years, pursuant to Penal Law Â§Â§ 60.01(2)(a)(i) and 65.00.
But how long can they hold you before there is a violation of your rights? In most states, prosecutors have up to 72 hours to bring charges. But certain states, including California, give prosecutors only 48 hours before they must file charges or release the suspect. That time limit applies to how long you can be held without charge, but it doesnât necessarily affect the prosecutorâs ability to bring charges later on. The prosecutor must file charges within the specified time but those charges are not written in stone.