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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.
1 A misdemeanor assault conviction can result in a jail term of up to one year as well as other serious consequences. 2  Felony assault and sexual assault: If the alleged offense is sexual in nature (sexual assault), results in serious bodily injury or involves the use of a weapon, it can be charged as felony assault. Class A assault (misdemeanor assault): Class A misdemeanor assault can involve any abuse or assault that results in visible injuries (including something as trivial as a scratch) or nonvisible injuries (such as pain). 2  Family violence also constitutes a Class A assault.