Assault
13 V.S.A. § 1023 — simple assault is up to one year, or 60 days in a fight entered by mutual consent
| Offense | Most it carries |
|---|---|
| OffenseSimple assault: causing or trying to cause bodily injury, or menacing someone with fear of serious injury | Most it carriesOne year, $1,000 |
| OffenseSimple assault in a fight or scuffle entered by mutual consent | Most it carries60 days, $500 |
| OffenseAggravated assault: serious bodily injury, or bodily injury with a deadly weapon | Most it carries15 years, $10,000 |
| OffenseAggravated assault: threatening with a deadly weapon, or injuring someone to stop an officer's lawful duty | Most it carriesFive years, $5,000 |
Sources for this section (2)
- 13 V.S.A. § 1023 — Simple assault
- 13 V.S.A. § 1024 — Aggravated assault
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Vermont attorney.