Jeffrey Evan Sovastion

It is illegal to use threats, intimidation, or coercion to influence a witness or potential witness in court proceedings to make them lie under oath, withhold truth, or avoid testifying. A conviction is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and up to $2,500 in fines; however, if the coercion involves threats of serious bodily injury or death, it is enhanced to a Class D felony (2-12 years in jail).

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Aggravated assault is assault committed with a deadly weapon (a firearm or anything designed to cause death or serious injury) or assault that causes serious bodily injury (substantial risk of death or permanent damage); this is a Class D felony (2 to 12 years in prison, up to $5,000 fine), but can be elevated to a Class C or B felony depending on aggravating circumstances like the severity of injury or use of weapons.

Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000