Habitual Felon Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Jail Officer Assault
By Marge | Published 2026-03-25T21:18:25.050Z
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Location: Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina
Repeat offender Ralph Lewis King sentenced to over a decade for crime spree in Buncombe County. Habitual felon laws in focus.
Ralph Lewis King, 46, of Asheville, received a sentence of 120 to 156 months in state prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges. These charges stemmed from a violent assault on a Buncombe County Detention Facility officer that occurred in June 2023, during which King struck the officer repeatedly for over 40 seconds.King's sentencing underscores how habitual felon laws can lead to extended sentences for repeat offenders. These laws are designed to deter crime and protect communities by im
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