How is Assault with a Deadly Weapon Prosecuted Under Penal Code § 245(a)(1) in California?
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Penal Code § 245(a)(1)) in California is considered a serious offense. The charge applies when someone attacks or attempts to attack another person using a deadly weapon or by force likely to cause great bodily injury. It doesn’t require that the victim be hurt that the accused took a clear…