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Timestamp: 2019-04-23 03:52:06+00:00

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The crime of assault with a deadly weapon is defined in California Penal Code § 245, and the specific charge is determined by what type of weapon was used, who it was used on, and whether the assault was done by means likely to produce great bodily injury (GBI).
2.	The assault was committed with a deadly weapon or instrument.
§245(a)(1) – Assault upon the person of another with a deadly weapon or instrument other than a firearm is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison 2 to 4 years or in a county jail for up to 1 year, and/or by a fine up to $10,000.
§245(a)(2) – Assault upon the person of another with a firearm is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 2 to 4 years or in a county jail for 6 months to 1 year, and/or a fine up to $10,000.
§245(a)(3) – Assault upon the person of another with a machinegun (defined above) or an assault weapon, as defined in Penal Code §30510, 30515 or 30530, is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 4, 8, or 12 years.
§245(a)(4) – Assault upon the person of another by any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 2 to 4 years or in a county jail for up to 1 year, and/or a fine up to $10,000.
§245(b) – Assault upon the person of another with a semiautomatic firearm shall be punished by in imprisonment in the state prison for 3, 6, or 9 years.
§245(c) – Assault upon the person of a peace officer or firefighter with a deadly weapon or instrument, other than a firearm, or by any means likely to produce great bodily injury while the peace officer or firefighter is clearly engaged in the performance of his/her duties is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 3 to 5 years.
§245(d) – Assault upon the person of a peace officer or firefighter with a with a firearm while the peace officer or firefighter is clearly engaged in the performance of his/her duties is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 4, 6 or 8 years.
There are many defenses to the charge of Assault with a Deadly Weapon, depending on which section you are charged with, to include: self-defense, inability to carry out the assault, lack of intent, etc. Do not hesitate to discuss the elements of your crime with your defense attorney so that you may formulate the best possible defense.
Criminal convictions can have drastic immigration consequences, such as deportation, denial of naturalization and exclusion from admission. Therefore, if you are not a U.S. citizen and you are charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon in California, it is critical that you speak to a knowledgeable criminal/immigration attorney about your specific immigration status, your current criminal case, and your entire criminal history, to find out what effect an assault conviction would have on your immigration status.

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