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Third Degree
If you have been charged with third degree assault, you probably don’t know the specifics of this charge. You should learn more about it so that you can properly defend yourself. On this page, I will talk about third degree assault. I will define this charge so that you can understand what you face. If your situation does not fit this definition, you might be able to defend yourself against the charge. In addition, I will talk about penalties that you could face for this crime. Being fully informed will help you make the right decisions for your case.
The least serious degree of assault is assault in the third degree. Unlike assault in the first degree and assault in the second degree, third degree assault is considered a misdemeanor by the court. However, this form of assault is still a Class A misdemeanor, which is the most severe type of misdemeanor, so it is important to fight an assault in the third degree charge and make sure that you do not face the consequences of this conviction.
Assault in Third Degree Definition
Sec. 53a-61 defines assault in the third degree. This statute claims that:
- (a) A person is guilty of assault in the third degree when:
- (1) With intent to cause physical injury to another person, they cause such injury to such person or to a third person; or
- (2) they recklessly cause serious physical injury to another person; or
- (3) with criminal negligence, they cause physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon, a dangerous instrument, or an electronic defense weapon.
- (b) Assault in the third degree is a Class A misdemeanor and any person found guilty under subdivision (3) of subsection (a) of this section shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of one year which may not be suspended or reduced.
Penalties
If convicted of assault in the third degree, you face at least one year in jail that cannot be suspended or reduced. In addition to this prison sentence, you face a fine of $2,000. You will have to build a strong defense in order to avoid a conviction or to receive the minimum punishment.
