Virginia Assault of a Police Officer Charge: Proof
Assault in Virginia is threatening another person with a battery. A battery in Virginia is a harmful or offensive touching done without legal justification. An offender can be convicted of an assault in Virginia even if never harms or even makes contact with the other person, as long as he has the present apparent ability to commit a battery.
Assaulting a Police Officer is One of Many Felony Assault Charges in Virginia
Someone can be convicted of Assault of a Police Officer in Virginia (Va. Code §18.2-57(c)) if he threatens someone that knew or should have known was a police officer engaged in the performance of his duties.
For more information on assault in Virginia, click here.
For more information on battery in Virginia, click here.
Virginia Assault of a Police Officer Charge: Penalty
Assault of a police officer in Virginia is a Class 6 felony, punished with 6 months in jail up to 5 years in prison and a fine up to $2,500.
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