Assault 3 Conviction By Plea

On Thursday, December 13, 2012, I was about to go to trial on an Assault 3 case where the Defendant and two others punched and kicked the victim numerous times until his face was puffed up and lip was bleeding. Last minute, the Defendant pled “no contest.” The judge granted 50 hours community service, 1 year probation under Deferred Acceptance of No Contest, restitution, anger management, stay away order from the victim, $55 Criminal Injuries Compensation Fee, and $75 Probation Fee. Considering the violent nature of the assault, I was disappointed that the judge didn’t grant our request for jail time.