The penalty for assault and battery depends on the classification of the injuries: Serious Physical Injuries: If the injuries incapacitate the victim for more than 30 days or cause permanent disfigurement, the accused may face imprisonment ranging from 6 months to 6 years, depending on the circumstances.
Where do I go to file a private criminal complaint? The District Attorney's Private Criminal Complaint Unit is located at 1425 Arch St. 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102. For more information, please call 215-686-9863.
The penalty for assault and battery depends on the classification of the injuries: Serious Physical Injuries: If the injuries incapacitate the victim for more than 30 days or cause permanent disfigurement, the accused may face imprisonment ranging from 6 months to 6 years, depending on the circumstances.
Serious Physical Injuries: If the injuries result in permanent incapacity, loss of a limb, or require more than 30 days of medical treatment, the punishment is prisiĂłn correccional or imprisonment from 6 months and 1 day to 6 years.
For a third-degree misdemeanor, you can face up to one year of incarceration and a potential $5,000 fine. For a second-degree misdemeanor, you can face up to two years of incarceration and a $5,000 fine. For a first-degree misdemeanor, you can face up to five years of incarceration and a $10,000 fine.