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Proof of Virginia Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer Charge
A Virginia Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer Charge is Punished with up to 5 Years in Prison
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 he never harms or even makes any contact with the other person, as long as he has the present apparent ability to commit a battery.
Someone can be convicted of a Virginia Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer charge (Va. Code §18.2-57(c)) if he threatens someone that knew or should have known was a law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of his duties.
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Penalty for Virginia Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer Charge
Assault of a law enforcement 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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