A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if he knowingly restrains another unlawfully so as to interfere substantially with his liberty. Conduct denominated theft in this chapter constitutes a single offense.The jury in the federal court proceeding found Renk liable for the intentional torts of assault, battery and false imprisonment. Simple assault and battery will generally be charged as a Class 2 misdemeanor and carry up to two years in prison upon conviction. A conviction for federal aggravated assault and battery can have a maximum of three, five, ten, or twenty years in federal prison, depending on the situation. Learn the difference between assault and battery. 277 Pa. Superior Ct. 4 (1980). Charges like assault and domestic violence can change your life. Learn the penalties you face and how to avoid them. CALL OR TEXT DAVID J. SHRAGER TODAY FOR A FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION: 412-969-2540.