ASSAULT & BATTERY LAW — CALIFORNIA
Assault with a Deadly Weapon in California — PC §245(a)(1)
Assault with a deadly weapon is one of the most seriously charged assault offenses in California. It is a wobbler but most cases are charged as felonies. A conviction can result in a strike.
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Assault with Deadly Weapon California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- PC §245(a)(1)
- Classification
- Wobbler — typically charged as Felony
- Maximum Penalty
- 2, 3, or 4 years state prison (felony)
- Probation Eligible
- Yes in some cases
- Strike Offense
- Yes — serious felony
- Related Codes
- PC §245PC §240PC §242PC §12022.7
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