What is the maximum sentence for assault in Vermont?

Under 13 V.S.A. § 1023 (Misdemeanor), Vermont assault carries a maximum sentence of 1 year and a maximum fine of $1,000.

Does Vermont have a mandatory minimum for assault?

Vermont 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 Vermont?

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

Vermont Assault Law

Vermont Assault Defense

What you're facing under 13 V.S.A. § 1023, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Vermont (VT) law.

Offense Class

Misdemeanor

Maximum Penalty

1 year

Maximum Fine

$1,000

Penalty Range in Vermont

Statute13 V.S.A. § 1023 — Simple Assault

Minimum Penalty

Maximum Penalty1 year

Maximum Fine$1,000

Vermont-Specific Detail

Simple assault is a misdemeanor. Enhanced if against law enforcement or other protected persons.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Vermont 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.