North Carolina Assault Sentencing Calculator
Last updated: 2025-10-21 — Compiled and reviewed by Calvin (Legal Research, FreeCalculators.app)
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North Carolina Assault Offenses Comparison
| Offense Type | Classification | Statute | Max Sentence | Fine Range | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Simple Assault Unlawful attempt or offer to injure another person without using a deadly weapon. | Class 2 Misdemeanor | G.S. 14-33(a) | Up to 60 days jail | $0–$1,000 | Calculate → |
Assault on a Female Assault committed by a male person against a female person. | Class A1 Misdemeanor | G.S. 14-33(c)(2) | Up to 150 days jail | $0–$2,000 | Calculate → |
Assault with a Deadly Weapon Assault committed with a deadly weapon or with intent to kill or inflict serious injury. | Class E-F Felony | G.S. 14-32 | 15-88 months prison | $0–$10,000 | Calculate → |
Assault by Strangulation Assault committed by strangulation or suffocation. | Class H Felony | G.S. 14-32.4(b) | 5-39 months prison | $0–$5,000 | Calculate → |
Simple Assault
Unlawful attempt or offer to injure another person without using a deadly weapon.
Assault on a Female
Assault committed by a male person against a female person.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Assault committed with a deadly weapon or with intent to kill or inflict serious injury.
Assault by Strangulation
Assault committed by strangulation or suffocation.
Legal Sources
Official North Carolina statute defining assault offenses and penalties
Official North Carolina statute for assault with deadly weapon offenses
Official North Carolina statute for assault by strangulation
Overview of North Carolina's structured sentencing system
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