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.
What is the Penalty for Assault under Tennessee Criminal Law? (if found guilty) Assault is typically charged as a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and fines reaching $2,500. Ref: TCA 39-13-101. Aggravated Assault. Aggravated assault is a more serious offense than simple assault. If you commit an assault on a person and: It results in serious bodily injury; or. Is committed with the use of a deadly weapon.