Will I end up in jail if I plea no contest when I'm being charged in 4th degree assault?

If I could predict what "will" happen in your case then I'd also be able to predict the lotto numbers, in which case, rather than answering your question on , right about now I'd be basquing on my mega-yacht on the Mediterranean with the Swedish Bikini Team. You may or may not enjoy viable defenses to the charges, affirmative or otherwise, or there may be factual, legal, procedural or substantive mechanisms by which to attack and beat the charges in your unique case or you may even be eligible for diversion. I do not know and the forum to find out is NOT on line; rather it is in the sanctity of attorney's offices, where all statements are privileged and cannot be used against anyone. The best way for you to get competent advise is going to be to consult with an experienced and local criminal defense lawyer who can follow-up on your information with questions of her/his own, as well as review the police reports and whatever evidence that you may provide and then offer an informed opinion. My advise: GET OFFLINE (caps intentional) and into a skilled and experienced ________ area criminal defense lawyer's office. Use the "Find a Lawyer" feature on to locate proximate lawyers, make an appointment, show up on time, bring whatever evidence, documents or witnesses that you may have, engage in a meaningful face-to-face consultation and get yourself some advise which is legally sound and has been custom tailored as possible to meet your specific reasonable needs in your unique case. Wishing you luck and hoping that I have been helpful in answering your question.