PC §100(C) - ASSAULT ON A MEDICAL OFFICAL

CLASS C MISDEMEANOR

DEFINITION

Assault on medical staff typically involves the intentional or knowing infliction of physical harm or offensive contact upon a healthcare worker while they are performing their official duties.

ELEMENTS OF THE OFFENSE

To prove assault on medical staff, prosecutors typically need to establish the following elements:

• The defendant intentionally or knowingly inflicted physical harm or offensive contact upon a medical staff member.

• The medical staff member was engaged in the performance of their official duties at the time of the assault.

• The defendant's actions were not justified or excused by self-defense or other legal justification.

DEGREE(S) OF ASSAULT ON A MEDICAL OFFICIAL

Assault on medical staff charges may be categorized into different degrees based on the severity of the offense and the resulting harm to the medical staff member. For example:

• Simple Assault on Medical Staff: Involves minor or moderate physical harm or offensive contact.

• Aggravated Assault on Medical Staff: Involves more serious physical harm or offensive contact, the use of a weapon, or assault against medical staff in certain circumstances.

DEFENSES

Defendants accused of assault on medical staff may raise various defenses, including:

• Self-defense: Claiming that the defendant acted in reasonable self-defense to protect themselves from harm.

• Defense of others: Claiming that the defendant acted to protect another person from harm.

• Lack of intent: Arguing that the defendant did not intend to harm or offend the medical staff member.

• Mistaken identity or alibi: Providing evidence that the defendant was not present at the scene of the alleged assault.

Penalties

Penalties for assault charges can vary widely depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the offense. They may include:

JAIL TIME

60 SECONDS OF JAIL TIME.

BOND SET

$6,000.00