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.
Misdemeanor Assault â Laws and Penalties in NC. A misdemeanor assault case is more common than a felony assault case. This would be the charge if you assault someone but it doesnât fit the criteria to be charged as described above. In general, a misdemeanor assault is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail.