What is the maximum sentence for assault in Kentucky?

Under KRS § 508.030 (Class A Misdemeanor), Kentucky assault carries a maximum sentence of 12 months and a maximum fine of $500.

Does Kentucky have a mandatory minimum for assault?

Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

In Kentucky, assault penalties can be enhanced by: Against certain protected persons — school employees, social workers, corrections officers (Class D Felony).

Kentucky Assault Law

Kentucky Assault Defense

What you're facing under KRS § 508.030, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Kentucky (KY) law.

Offense Class

Class A Misdemeanor

Maximum Penalty

12 months

Maximum Fine

$500

Penalty Range in Kentucky

StatuteKRS § 508.030 — Assault in the Fourth Degree

Minimum Penalty

Maximum Penalty12 months

Maximum Fine$500

Charge Enhancements

These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Kentucky:

Against certain protected persons — school employees, social workers, corrections officers (Class D Felony)

Kentucky-Specific Detail

Fourth-degree assault is Kentucky's simple assault/battery. 'Physical injury' means substantial physical pain or visible physical injury. Class A Misdemeanor.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Kentucky 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.