Question

Zach was charged with criminal assault after attacking one of his professors at UO. When Zach consulted with his attorney, Zach learned that if convicted he faced a term of incarceration that could be up to, but not longer than one year. This means that Zach...

A.was charged with felony assault.
B.was charged with the crime of threatening the professor, but not for any crimes related to hurting the professor.
C.was charged with an offense against public order or general welfare.
D.likely has no criminal record because if he did, he would be facing a longer imprisonment.
E.was charged with misdemeanor assault.

Answer 1

Zach was charged with misdemeanor assault

Step-by-step explanation:

Zach was charged with misdemeanor assault after attacking his professor at UO. The fact that Zach learned that he could face a term of incarceration up to, but not longer than one year indicates that he was charged with a misdemeanor offense rather than a felony offense.