Simple assault; authorize judicial discretion when assessing fines.

HB 387 would amend Mississippi's simple assault law by removing the $500 maximum fine, allowing judges to set fines based on individual case circumstances rather than a fixed limit. This change applies specifically to standard simple assault cases (not domestic violence or aggravated assault) and affects individuals convicted of such offenses. The bill does not alter existing jail terms or penalties for other assault types, like the $1,000 fine cap for domestic violence simple assault. Currently, simple assault convictions carry a capped $500 fine, but this bill would give judges discretion to determine appropriate fines within legal boundaries.