What are Scottie Scheffler's charges? What do they mean for No. 1 golfer after PGA arrest?

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler could face jail time and fines after being detained Friday morning outside of the Valhalla Golf Course before the second round of the PGA Championship.

Scheffler was arrested by Louisville Metro Police and booked at the Department of Corrections shortly before 7:30 a.m. Friday, according to jail records. He was charged with second-degree assault, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic.

"This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers. It was a very chaotic situation, understandably so considering the tragic accident that had occurred earlier, and there was a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do," he said in a statement on X, formerly Twitter. "I never intended to disregard any of the instructions. I'm hopeful to put this to the side and focus on golf today.

"Of course, all of us involved in the tournament express our deepest sympathies to the family of the man who passed away in the earlier accident this morning. It truly puts everything in perspective."

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Here's what to know about the charges Scottie Scheffler faces.

What's the penalty for second-degree assault in Kentucky?

Second-degree assault is a Class C felony in Kentucky punishable by between five and 10 years in prison. According to state law, assault in the second degree occurs when a person either:

• Intentionally causes serious physical injury to another person

• Intentionally causes physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument

• Wantonly causes serious physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.

The person found guilty of a felony might also have to pay a fine between a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $10,000, "or double his gain from commission of the offense, whichever is the greater," according to statue 534.030.

What's the penalty for third-degree criminal mischief in Kentucky?

Criminal mischief in the third degree is considered a Class B misdemeanor, according to statue 512.040.

Sentencing for a Class B misdemeanor is a maximum of 90 days, according to statue 532.090, and fines are a maximum of $250, according to statue 534.040.

What is a reckless driving charge?

According to statue 189.290, people in Kentucky roads must drive carefully and have in mind the safety of pedestrians and other vehicles.

"No person shall willfully operate any vehicle on any highway in such a manner as to injure the highway," the document states.

Any person who violates this statue could be fined between $20 and $100, according to state law.

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What are the penalties for disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic in Kentucky?

Disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic is considered a Class B misdemeanor, according to state law, "unless the offense is being committed by a defendant fleeing the commission of a felony offense which the defendant was also charged with violating and was subsequently convicted of that felony, in which case it is a Class A misdemeanor," the law states.

A person is in violation of complying with a traffic officer's signal if they "knowingly or wantonly disregard" it and endanger the officer, pedestrians or other vehicles, according to statue 189.393.

A class A misdemeanor is punishable by a maximum sentence of 12 months and a $500 fine.

Previously: Employee killed near front gate of Valhalla Golf Club ahead of 2nd round of 2024 PGA Championship

Jenny Porter Tilley contributed to this article.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: What charges is Scottie Scheffler facing? See possible fines, sentence