Assault and battery are some of the most common violent crimes committed in California. Many people don't know that assault and battery are two separate crimes. In the California Penal Code, assault is defined as "an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person or another."
An assaulter is a person that intentionally did something resulting in the use of force against another individual. He or she was aware of the consequences his or her actions could have and was able to act.
In California, actually using force or violence against another person is charged as a different crime, that of a battery. In battery cases, it suffices if the victim was touched in an offensive way.
These are some of the assault and battery misdemeanors that have bail amounts set in the San Diego Bail Schedule:
Battery and assault charges in San Diego County can range from $2,500 to $150,000 depending on the seriousness of the injury and the special circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Pre-approved in 5 minutes »Assault and battery charges can be misdemeanor or felony charges. The penalties for assault or battery depend on the specific charges, the individual circumstances and any aggravating factors.
For simple assault, the defendant could be sentenced for up to six months in county jail and/or could be fined with up to $1,000. For assault with a deadly weapon, the defendant could be charged with a misdemeanor, or a felony, depending on various circumstances.
For battery, the penalty is up to six months in county jail and/or a fine of up to $2,000. For a battery with serious bodily injury, the penalty is greater than that for simple battery. The offense may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony.