Description of Circumstantial Ad Hominem. A Circumstantial ad Hominem is a fallacy in which one attempts to attack a claim by asserting that the person making the claim is making it simply out of self interest.
Report Abuse. Depends. One charge, simple assault, can be up to one year jail if first offense.Can also be probation on top of that, community service, diversion classes ($), fines, even restitution to victim and civil suit.
In Illinois, Simple Assault is a Class C misdemeanor, with up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.00 for those who are convicted.Aggravated Assault is a more serious crime in Illinois. A person commits Assault in Illinois when they do any of the following while committing Assault:n certain cases, Aggravated Assault may be a Class 4 Felony, with a penalty of up to 3 years in an Illinois state prison. Anyone who is facing assault charges is wise to seek an attorney at once.