North Dakota Assault Law
North Dakota Assault Defense
What you're facing under N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-17-01, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to North Dakota (ND) law.
Offense Class
Class B Misdemeanor (first); Class A Misdemeanor (subsequent or against specific victims)
Maximum Penalty
30 days (first); 1 year (subsequent or against specific victims)
Maximum Fine
$1,500 (first); $3,000 (subsequent)
Penalty Range in North Dakota
Charge Enhancements
These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in North Dakota:
- Victim is a peace officer or emergency responder (Class A Misdemeanor)
- Prior assault convictions
North Dakota-Specific Detail
Bodily injury means any impairment of physical condition, including physical pain. Assault against certain protected victims is automatically a Class A Misdemeanor.
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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about North Dakota 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.