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Would PC 243(b) Battery On A Peace Officer / Medical Personnel Be Considered A Felony Or Misdemeanor In Riverside Or Orange County?

Posted in Assault FAQ'S on February 4, 2015

In California, PC 243(b) Battery on a Peace Officer / Medical Personnel is a Misdemeanor.

However, if the peace officer or medical personnel is actually injured, it could be charged as a Felony.

Misdemeanor
Also, if there are related possible charges that CAN be filed as a Felony, that is always something a prosecutor can consider.”
If you or a family member has been arrested for PC 243(b) battery on a peace officer / medical personnel, call me at (951) 667-5293 if you live in Riverside County or (714) 758-5293 in Orange County.