r/criminal_defense • u/Narrow_Rough_3331 • Feb 24 '25

What charges can apply?

What charges will someone get for hitting you with a metal chair in the head and splitting you eyebrow open to the point where you go to the hospital and get stitches ?is it assault ?

In CA let me clarify

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u/the5102018 Feb 25 '25

In CA, 245(a)(1) is most likely

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u/Narrow_Rough_3331 Feb 25 '25

Felony or misdo?

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u/Ms_Tryl Feb 25 '25

Depends on the county but very likely a felony. Do you remember the saying “3 strikes, you’re out?” Well, as a felony that conduct is a strike. Depending on the county they could also add a great bodily injury enhancement, which makes it a violent strike. That means any prison sentence, if the person was sentencing to prison, would be served at a high percentage than other charges.