ASHDOWN, Ark.—John Kelsie Harris was sentenced to a total of four years in prison Thursday—one for each count of aggravated assault against his daughter, son-in-law and two deputy sheriffs.

Harris and his attorney, Mickey Buchanan, stood before 9th Circuit Judge Charles Yeargan in the Little River County Courtroom as the judge read the sentence recommended by the jury.

Harris, 62, of Ashdown lowered his head and started trembling as the sentence was read. After the guilty plea was read, Harris walked to his chair and slumped down with his head almost touching his chest....