DNA is in an incredible structure. This tightly coiled molecule houses the genes that an organism needs to grow and survive, and packing them all inside a cell's nucleus is an incredible feat. slide 1 of 2. The DNA length varies in different organisms.
A simple assault against one of these designated individuals may be defined as a more serious misdemeanor or even a felony; or may subject the offender to a minimum jail sentence or sentencing enhancement (more jail time than is normally imposed for the crime of simple assault).
Penalties and Sentences. Simple assault is a second degree misdemeanor unless the offense occurs during a scuffle in which both parties mutually consented to entering. In this case, it is a third degree misdemeanor, carrying a penalty of up to one year in prison. If it is against a child under the age of 12 by an adult over the age of 21, the charge will be a first degree misdemeanor, carrying a penalty of up to five years in prison.