Full question:
I have a 4th degree assault 9a.36.041 a gross misdemeanor,does Washington state law consider this a "simple assault? Also does this go off your record after 5 years?
- Category: Criminal
- Subcategory: Assault
- Date:
- State: Washington
Answer:
Simple assault is a disorderly persons offense unless committed in a fight or scuffle entered into by mutual consent, in which case it is a petty disorderly persons offense. Please see the information at the following links:
http://lawdigest.uslegal.com/expungement-of-criminal-records/general/6555/
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