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.
- 1You used force likely to cause great bodily injury
- 2You did it on purpose
Possible punishment
Misdemeanor: up to 1 year. Felony: 2, 3, or 4 years.
