What is a Virginia Assault?
Assault in Virginia is threatening a harmful or offensive contact. In other words, assault in Virginia is threatening to commit a battery or performing some physical act indicating an intention to commit a battery against another person. A Virginia assault charge is usually referred to as simple assault. For more information on simple assault in Virginia, click here.
Assault in Virginia is Threatening to Commit a Battery
Assault is not the same thing as battery in Virginia. A battery in Virginia is the physical contact (a harmful or offensive touching done in a rude, angry, insulting or vengeful manner). An assault does not need to actually result in a battery. A battery in Virginia is usually charged as assault and battery under Va. Code §18.2-57.
For more information on assault and battery in Virginia, click here.
For more information on battery in Virginia, click here.
For more information on the difference between assault and battery in Virginia, click here.
Penalty for Assault in Virginia
Assault in Virginia is a Class 1 misdemeanor. It is punished with up to 12 months in jail and a fine up to $2,500. Sometimes, however, assault and battery can be charged as a felony instead of a misdemeanor. For more information on felony assault and battery charges in Virginia, click here.
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