What is the maximum sentence for assault in Arkansas?

Under Ark. Code Ann. § 5-13-205 (Class A Misdemeanor), Arkansas assault carries a maximum sentence of 1 year and a maximum fine of $2,500.

Does Arkansas have a mandatory minimum for assault?

Arkansas does not impose a blanket mandatory minimum for simple assault. Specific charges or enhancements may carry their own minimums.

What factors enhance a assault charge in Arkansas?

Enhancement factors vary, but commonly include prior convictions, proximity to a school, and quantity thresholds.

Arkansas Assault Law

Arkansas Assault Defense

What you're facing under Ark. Code Ann. § 5-13-205, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Arkansas (AR) law.

Offense Class

Class A Misdemeanor

Maximum Penalty

1 year

Maximum Fine

$2,500

Penalty Range in Arkansas

StatuteArk. Code Ann. § 5-13-205 — Assault in the Third Degree

Minimum Penalty

Maximum Penalty1 year

Maximum Fine$2,500

Arkansas-Specific Detail

Third-degree assault is the basic assault offense. Second-degree assault (§ 5-13-206) is a Class D Felony.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Arkansas assault possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.