What is the maximum sentence for assault in Kansas?

Under K.S.A. § 21-5412(a) (Class C Person Misdemeanor), Kansas assault carries a maximum sentence of 1 month and a maximum fine of $500.

Does Kansas have a mandatory minimum for assault?

Kansas 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 Kansas?

In Kansas, assault penalties can be enhanced by: With a deadly weapon or while disguised (Aggravated Assault — felony).

Kansas Assault Law

Kansas Assault Defense

What you're facing under K.S.A. § 21-5412(a), how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Kansas (KS) law.

Offense Class

Class C Person Misdemeanor

Maximum Penalty

1 month

Maximum Fine

$500

Penalty Range in Kansas

StatuteK.S.A. § 21-5412(a) — Assault

Minimum Penalty

Maximum Penalty1 month

Maximum Fine$500

Charge Enhancements

These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Kansas:

With a deadly weapon or while disguised (Aggravated Assault — felony)

Kansas-Specific Detail

Simple assault in Kansas is only a threat — no physical contact. Class C person misdemeanor is the lowest level. Contact offenses are 'battery' in Kansas.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Kansas 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.