Drew Wheaton

Attorney · UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law

Drew Wheaton worked at Nolo for seven years, providing research on Quicken WillMaker Plus, Nolo’s Essential Guide to Divorce, and various employment law books.

Drew graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law, where he was a staff member of the Nevada Law Journal.

Articles By Drew Wheaton

Assault Laws and Penalties in Arizona
In Arizona, assault with a deadly weapon is considered aggravated assault.
Maryland Assault and Battery Laws
First or second degree assault in Maryland carries some stiff penalties, but not every unwanted physical contact amounts to an assault.
Aggravated Assault and Deadly Conduct in Texas
Aggravated assault and deadly conduct carry serious felony penalties, including time behind bars and substantial fines.
Felony and Misdemeanor Assault Crimes in Connecticut
Connecticut divides assault offenses into three degrees, with first-degree assault being the most serious and third-degree the least. Penalties range from a misdemeanor to the most severe felony level.
Simple Assault in Texas
A conviction for assault becomes part of your permanent criminal record. If you are convicted later of another crime, the court can consider your prior conviction and impose a harsher sentence in the new case.
Alaska Misdemeanor and Felony Assault and Battery Laws
In Alaska, an assault occurs when a person intentionally or recklessly causes physical injury to another person. The state differentiates between misdemeanor assaults and felony assaults.
New Hampshire Simple (Misdemeanor) Assault Laws
In New Hampshire, a person commits the crime of simple assault, a misdemeanor, by causing offensive contact with or injury to another.
Deadly Conduct in Texas
Using weapons in a dangerous, threatening, or reckless manner is a crime. In Texas, the reckless use of a weapon is known as “deadly conduct” and can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony offense, depending on the circumstances.
Felony Assault in New York
In New York, an assault occurs when a person injures someone else without legal justification. Assault can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a Class D felony or higher level Class B felony.
Misdemeanor Assault in New York
In New York, an assault occurs when a person injures someone else without legal justification. Assault can be charged as either a misdemeanor or differing levels of felonies.