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November 10, 2008

Posted In: Felony Crimes , Misdemeanor Offense , Prostitution , Sex Offenders

By Stephen G. Rodriguez, Attorney at Law on November 10, 2008 7:14 AM | | Comments (1)
AnEagleRockHigh Schoolfootball coach allegedly was assaulted by a disgruntled former player who graduated last year, officials said Friday. It was the latest episode in a series of conflicts related to the firing of the previous head coach. The coach was bending down to pick up a ball when a young man struck him from behind during practice Thursday afternoon, witnesses told school Principal Salvador Velasco. The coach, who used his walkie-talkie to alert school officials, suffered minor injuries, Velasco said. Assault is "the unlawful attempt to violently injure another person." Threats and attempts to physically injure someone qualify as an assault. Assault and Battery cases range from simple confrontations and bar fights to domestic violence and assault and battery with a deadly weapon. UnderCaliforniacriminal law, charges for these offenses range from misdemeanors to felonies, and include:
  • Assault: (simple Assault) an unlawful attempt, coupled with present ability to commit a violent injury upon another person. Can only be charged as a misdemeanor.
  • Assault on a police officer: an unlawful attempt to commit a violent injury upon a police office, firefighter, EMT, or code enforcement officer.
  • Assault with a Deadly Weapon: using a weapon (other than a firearm) of any kind by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury (GBI). Can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony. A conviction for this offense may be considered a 'Strike" under the California Three Strikes Law. Use of a car as a deadly weapon could mean lifetime revocation of your California Driver's License.
  • Assault with a firearm: an assault on another person with a firearm. Can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony.

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