While most assaults are misdemeanors, this type of offense is usually one of the most delicate type of crimes for a prosecutor. Seems like a prosecutor would be "tougher" on a felony like a drug case, but the assault case ends up being A LOT tougher to negotiate a good outcome. In an assault case, there is a true "victim"; someone was physically injured or assaulted by the person charged.
There could be injuries and extensive physiological harm; there could also be restitution involved. If you're charged with an assault crime, that is not domestic violence, the victim will have more of a say on the direction of the case, but don't expect much of a plea offer. If the assault is aggravated (injury requiring medical assistance) or felonious (involving a dangerous weapon) or involving a serious injury, the waters only get more difficult to navigate. It might be possible to be charged with multiple assault crimes where a prosecutor may offer to dismiss some charges for a plea to other charges.
There could be injuries and extensive physiological harm; there could also be restitution involved. If you're charged with an assault crime, that is not domestic violence, the victim will have more of a say on the direction of the case, but don't expect much of a plea offer. If the assault is aggravated (injury requiring medical assistance) or felonious (involving a dangerous weapon) or involving a serious injury, the waters only get more difficult to navigate. It might be possible to be charged with multiple assault crimes where a prosecutor may offer to dismiss some charges for a plea to other charges.
