Wesley Branch Lawson

Assault is intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person; intentionally or knowingly making another person reasonably fear immediate physical harm; or intentionally or knowingly touching another person in a way a reasonable person would find extremely offensive or insulting. Causing actual bodily injury is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days in jail and up to $15,000 fine), making someone fear injury is a Class A misdemeanor, and offensive touching is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 6 months in jail and up to $500 fine).

Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500

It is illegal to use physical force against a police officer to prevent them from stopping, searching, or arresting you or another person. This includes resisting or obstructing a lawful police action through violence. A basic violation is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $500 fine, but if you use a deadly weapon (firearm or similar object) during the resistance, it becomes a Class A misdemeanor with harsher penalties.

Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500

It is illegal to possess a handgun while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, even if you have a handgun permit. It is also illegal to possess any firearm inside a restaurant, bar, or similar public establishment where alcohol is served and consumed, while you are actively drinking alcohol. Violation is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days jail and/or $2,500 fine). Additionally, if you have a handgun permit and violate the "under the influence" provision in an alcohol-serving establishment, your permit will be suspended for 3 years.

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

Driving under the influence prohibited – Alcohol concentration in blood or breath.

Penalty: Classification not specified