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In Riverside / Orange County, What Are The Penalties For PC 243(c)(1) Battery On A Custodial Officer / Medical Personnel With Injury?

Posted in Assault FAQ'S on February 4, 2015

Because PC 243(c)(1) can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony, the sentencing varies considerably.

If convicted as a MISDEMEANOR, punishment could include:

1. Up to 1 year of jail
2. Up to $2,000 in fines
3. A 10 year prohibition on firearm ownership / possession pursuant to PC 29805
4. Confiscation/destruction of the weapon
5. Criminal Protective Order (Restraining Order)
6. Up to 5 years of Summary (informal) probation
7. Participation in a Batterers Program
8. Restitution

If convicted as a FELONY, the potential punishment depends upon whether or not you are given probation by the Judge.

Also, a conviction of PC 243(c)(1) Battery on a Custodial Officer / Medical Personnel with Injury could constitute a “Strike” for purposes of California’s Three Strikes Law if the injury is severe enough.

  • IF granted probation:

    • a. Up to 1 year of jail
    b. Up to $2,000 in fines
    c. A lifetime ban on firearm ownership / possession
    d. Confiscation/destruction of the weapon
    e. Criminal Protective Order (Restraining Order)
    f. Up to 5 Years of Formal Probation
    g. Participation in Batterers Program
    h. Restitution

  • IF denied probation:

    • Battery Penalties
    a. Either 16 months, 2 or 3 years in county prison
    b. A lifetime ban on firearm ownership / possession
    c. Confiscation / destruction of the weapon
    d. Ineligible for future reduction to a misdemeanor pursuant to PC 17(b)
    e. Restitution

If you have any questions regarding the penalties / punishments for (PC 242) battery, call me at (951) 667-5293 if you live in Riverside County or (714) 758-5293 in Orange County.