SB190 clarifies offenses against emergency service personnel, law-enforcement officers, and correctional employees in West Virginia.

SB190 amends the West Virginia Code to clarify the criminal offenses of malicious assault, unlawful assault, and battery against emergency service personnel, law-enforcement officers, and correctional employees. It provides definitions for these terms and establishes penalties. Malicious assault is a felony with a penalty of up to 15 years in prison. Unlawful assault is a felony with a penalty of up to five years in prison. Battery is a misdemeanor with a penalty of up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $500. Repeat offenses increase the penalties.

SB190 clarifies offenses against emergency service personnel, law-enforcement officers, and correctional employees in West Virginia.

SB190 amends the West Virginia Code to clarify the criminal offenses of malicious assault, unlawful assault, and battery against emergency service personnel, law-enforcement officers, and correctional employees. It provides definitions for these terms and establishes penalties. Malicious assault is a felony with a penalty of up to 15 years in prison. Unlawful assault is a felony with a penalty of up to five years in prison. Battery is a misdemeanor with a penalty of up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $500. Repeat offenses increase the penalties.