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Assault (simple)Verified against official source
This range was checked against the official legal text. Last verified: 2026-10-19.
Statutory range
§ 113(a)(5) — simple assault
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 6 months
- Fine
- $0–$5,000
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
§ 113(a)(5) — victim under 16
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 1 year
- Fine
- $0–$100,000
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
§ 113(a)(4) — striking, beating, or wounding
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 1 year
- Fine
- $0–$100,000
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.