Assault 1st degree in Alabama occurs when there is serious physical injury done to another person. Assault first degree is a Class B felony.
If a person is convicted of Assault 1st, they are ineligible for Class 1 time with the Alabama Department of Corrections and are only eligible for Class 2 – regardless of whether the victim recovers from their injuries.
Four Classes of CIT good time are established:
Class IV: First 30 days – no good time is earned.
Class III: Next 3 months – may earn 20 days for every 30 days served.
Class II: Next 6 months – may earn 40 days for every 30 days served.
Class I: Remainder of sentence – may earn 75 days for every 30 days served
