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Aggravated Assault in Plummer, Idaho
COEUR D’ALENE – A Plummer, Idaho man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a brutal assault that left a woman seriously injured.
Joseph L. James, 30, was found guilty of assault resulting in serious bodily injury, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. However, U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge opted for a 30-month sentence, followed by three years of supervised release.
James was also ordered to pay $6,577.49 in restitution to the victim, who suffered a broken nose in the assault. According to the plea agreement, the assault occurred on August 12, 2013, when James grabbed the woman by the hair, shoved her to the ground, and broke her nose.
The investigation into the assault was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Police. The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of domestic violence and the importance of reporting such crimes to the authorities.
James appeared before Judge Lodge at the federal courthouse in Coeur d’Alene, where he was sentenced to serve his time. The sentence marks the end of a lengthy and complex case that has had a profound impact on the victim and her family.
As a community, we must come together to support victims of domestic violence and to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. The sentencing of Joseph L. James is a step in the right direction, and we hope it will serve as a deterrent to others who would seek to harm their loved ones.
The sentencing of James is a reminder that justice will be served, and those who commit violent crimes will be held accountable for their actions. We must continue to work towards creating a safer and more just society for all members of our community.
Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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