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WobblerCalifornia · Penal Code § 245(a)(4)

Assault by Force Likely to Cause Great Injury

Attacking someone with enough force to badly hurt them, no weapon.

Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You used force likely to cause great bodily injury
  2. 2You did it on purpose

Possible punishment

Misdemeanor: up to 1 year. Felony: 2, 3, or 4 years.