Victims rights in the criminal justice system You can expect to be informed about the progress of the police investigation decisions made the result of criminal court proceedings and the trial process.

What happens if you assault someone. In most cases a specially trained detective will take and record your statement. Forced sex is sexual assault. A An assault is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars 1000 or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months or by both the fine and imprisonment See same.

The gross misdemeanor is punishable up to a year in jail andor a 5000 fine. Penal Code 240 PC Assault defined endnote 1 above. There are different penalties for the different assault offences depending on the seriousness of the incident.

A sexual assault is any sexual act that a person did not consent to or is forced into against their will. If for instance the case is brought in civil court you may be hit with costs and fees associated with damages suffered by the other party. Forces you to see an act of gross indecency for example the.

Common assault actual bodily harm ABH and grievous bodily harm GBH are all criminal offences and cover a range of injuries from bruises or scratches through to life threatening injuries. For example if youll need to pay a fine do community work or go to prison. If you hit a person and you cause them for example to lose a part or organ of their body or.

The punishment you will face upon being convicted of assault varies widely depending on the court youre before and the details of your particular case. However you have the right to be there and can have support in court if you choose to go. However if the police have already charged someone you cannot withdraw your statement.

Sentencing is when the court decides what will happen to you. The legal process and you Statements. As assault is where a person intentionally or recklessly uses unlawful force against someone else.