New Hampshire Assault Law
New Hampshire Assault Defense
What you're facing under RSA § 631:2-a, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to New Hampshire (NH) law.
Offense Class
Class A Misdemeanor (bodily contact/injury); Class B Misdemeanor (unprivileged physical contact only)
Maximum Penalty
1 year (Class A); Fine only (Class B)
Maximum Fine
$2,000 (Class A); $1,200 (Class B)
Penalty Range in New Hampshire
Charge Enhancements
These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in New Hampshire:
- Against a person under 13 years old (enhanced under § 631:2-a, II(a))
New Hampshire-Specific Detail
Simple assault causing bodily injury is a Class A Misdemeanor. Mere unprivileged physical contact without injury is a Class B Misdemeanor.
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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about New Hampshire 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.