Criminal Sentencing Question

[Benton]

(05-23-2017, 12:14 AM)BFritz21 Wrote: Attacking his brother- Assault, 1st Degree- Domestic Violence

Assault 1st Degree (Not sure what that's from because he would have been in jail already for the above).

Assault 3rd Degree- Assault on an inmate correctional employee.  That's when he attacked a guard.

Persistent Felony Offender- Not sure what that is because he was in jail.

Assault 3rd Degree- Assault on an inmate correctional employee.  That's when he attacked a guard again.

Assault on Service Animal Second Degree- Attacked a guard dog or a dog they brought in for recreation or whatever.

Assault 3rd Degree- Assault on an inmate correctional employee.  That's when he attacked a guard that was defending the dog.

Assault 3rd Degree- Assault on an inmate correctional employee.  Attacking a guard (I'm guessing).

All in Kentucky.  Does that help at all?

every court is a little different as far a sentencing. it's really up to the judge, but also up to what the attorneys work out if the guy is willing to enter a plea deal (which the judge does not have to accept).

the assault charges aren't that big of a deal, but the pfo is. depending on the degree, it can enhance sentencing anywhere from 5 years to life in prison. if it's a class a (the highest), the minimum enhancement is 20 years. class d (the lowest) carries a minimum 10 years. if the sentences run congruent, the 10 year minimum would add 5 years onto the assault charges.

but remember, the enhancement (pfo) can be thrown out, pleaded out or found not guilty of.