Lawyers Loudoun Virginia

Virginia Simple Assault Lawyers

In Virginia, simple assault is a criminal offense punishable under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-57 and is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor

Below is a sample case of simple assault in Virginia as interpreted by a lawyer in our firm.

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Under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-57,

"A. Any person who commits a simple assault or assault and battery is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, and if the person intentionally selects the person against whom a simple assault is committed because of his race, religious conviction, color or national origin, the penalty upon conviction shall include a term of confinement of at least six months, 30 days of which shall be a mandatory minimum term of confinement…."

For a lot of our clients, simple assault can result in the loss of their job, their security clearance or even their immigration status.

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Jerry v. Commonwealth

Facts:

Defendant appealed the judgment of the Circuit Court of Loudoun (Virginia), which convicted him of rape in violation of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-61; use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in violation of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-53.1; statutory burglary in violation of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-91; and possession of marijuana in violation of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-250.1.

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Holdings:

The Virginia Court made the following holding:

• A conviction for statutory burglary is supported by evidence of a breaking and entering with intent to commit assault and battery. Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-91. In a prosecution for statutory burglary under § 18.2-91, proof that the accused unlawfully entered another's dwelling supports an inference that the entry was made for an unlawful purpose. The specific intent with which the unlawful entry is made may be inferred from the surrounding facts and circumstances.
• The scope of admissibility lies within the sound discretion of a trial court.

We have client meeting locations in Fairfax Prince William Richmond Loudoun Virginia Beach Fredericksburg Lynchburg.

Our law firm has the necessary experience to assist you with this matter. We will do our absolute best to help you get the best result possible based on the facts of your case.


These summaries are provided by the SRIS Law Group. They represent the firm’s unofficial views of the Justices’ opinions. The original opinions should be consulted for their authoritative content.