In New York, there are various types of assault offenses including Assault in the Third Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, and Assault in the First Degree. Other types of assault are vehicular assaults, gang assaults, and assaults motivated as a hate crime. Depending on [...]

Assault in the Third Degree is either intentionally or recklessly causing physical injury to another person. It is also causing physical injury with criminal negligence to another person if you use a weapon.

Assault in the Third Degree in violation of Penal Law section 120.00 is a class A misdemeanor. You face up to one year in jail, up to 3 years’ probation, and up to a $1,000 fine. There will be additional court fees, and a DNA [...]

Assault in the Second Degree is intentionally causing serious physical injury, or physical injury with a weapon. Other types of Assault in the Second Degree include what would normally be Assault in the Third Degree but against a child; school employee; or senior citizen.

Assault in the Second Degree is a class D violent felony. While a prison sentence is not mandatory, some period of incarceration is mandatory. You face up to 7 years in prison, up to 5 years’ probation, and a fine of $5,000. If you are [...]

Assault in the First Degree is intentionally causing serious physical injury with a weapon.

Assault in the First Degree is a class B violent felony. A prison sentence is mandatory, and you face a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 25 years. Your fine could be up to $5,000. A DNA sample will be collected. You also [...]

Yes. Even if you did not intentionally hurt someone, you can still be charged with assault if you recklessly, or with criminal negligence, caused injury to another person. Recklessly means you acted while aware of and consciously disregarding a substantial and unjustifiable risk. Criminal [...]