Orange County Assault Attorney
Defense Attorneys for Violent Crimes in Orange County, California
Assault is a type of violent crime that involves attempting or threatening injury to another person, with the apparent ability to carry out the threat. For example, shooting at a person and missing may constitute assault, even if the offender missed entirely and the victim was unharmed. Brandishing a knife or gun and telling another person that one is going to harm or kill him/her is another form of assault.
In California, assault may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. When a case involves making a simple threat of violence to another person, this may constitute a misdemeanor offense, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. When assault is committed on school grounds or against a peace officer, enhanced penalties may be enforced. When a deadly weapon is used, the defendant may face felony charges and penalties of up to 4 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
Assault & Battery Law Firm
Assault occurs when an individual attempts to physically hurt another person but is unsuccessful, while battery occurs when an individual actually does physically hurt another person successfully. Prosecutors take assault and battery cases very seriously because statistically offenders have a high chance of repeating these assault and battery crimes. Because the criminal courts take these violent crimes so seriously, it is crucial to have effective assault and battery lawyers defending you. Common examples of assault and battery include: mutual combat, domestic disputes,, and many more. Because assault is defined as the unlawful attempt to violently injure another person, attempts to injure someone or even threats of injury can be categorized as an assault. Furthermore, because battery is considered the unwanted touching or striking of another person, or anything connected to that person, prosecutors are often able to push the boundaries of the definition and charge someone with battery when the alleged victim was not actually injured.
Other conditions, such as the use of a weapon, can make the assault and battery crime even more severe and possibly lead to a very harsh punishment. At The Law Office of David P Schwarz we will fight aggressively to defend against aggressive prosecution and mitigate any penalties that might be charged against you. Assault cases can be charged as either misdemeanors or felonies depending upon the circumstances surrounding the case. Such elements include the severity of the injury to the victim, how aggressive the prosecutor pursues the assault charge, and the criminal background of the accused. Assault and battery misdemeanor charges carry penalties of up to one year in county jail which are primarily misdemeanor cases. In addition felony assault charges may lead to a state prison term. A good criminal defense lawyer will often be able to thwart felony state prison charges by countering the District Attorney with a strong defense knocking out there attack and lower the Felony to a Misdemeanor.
Some general consequences of a conviction of Assault and Battery are as follows: County jail or state prison time, permanent criminal record, significant fines, probation, parole, mandatory anger management classes, losing your right to own a weapon, being turned down for employment after release, lifetime revocation of your state Driver's License and more.
If you are being charged with assault, battery, or assault and battery, contacting a criminal defense attorney who handles assault and battery crimes is crucial. At the Law Office of David P Schwarz, I fight passionately to get you the best possible results under the circumstances. I have a track record of frequently getting charges of this nature dismissed or reduced to lesser offenses.
I understand that those accused of battery are often unable to tell their full story since the authorities can make incorrect assumptions as to what happened based on the alleged victim's statement. In reality, there are many things to consider when a battery charge is filed. Was the alleged victim drinking at the time? Did the "victim" actually provoke the attack? Other law firm's battery attorneys often ignore these critical questions, so it's very important to make sure you choose the right criminal attorney who knows how to fight for you the right way.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN ACCUSED OF ASSAULT OR BATTERY, BUT HAVE NOT BEEN CHAGED YET, CALL US IMMEDIATELY. When you're being investigated, you have a huge opportunity to avoid ANY charge from being filed if you can have a seasoned assault and battery attorney deal with the police for you. Notify us immediately if you are under investigation.
When determining if an assault and battery lawyer is something you need, just ask yourself how concerned you are with the potential consequences you could be facing. If you have family or you are employed, you would probably be wise to hire an expert assault attorney or battery lawyer. Assault attorneys at the Law Office of David P Schwarz know exactly what I am doing. Call my firm now to find out if a battery lawyer can help you.
Accused of Assault? Contact an Orange County Defense Attorney
If you or someone you know has been accused of assault, it is crucial that you consult an Orange County criminal defense lawyer as soon as you can. Facing years of imprisonment or even a short term in county jail can result in job loss, difficulty finding employment in the future and damage to your reputation. You deserve aggressive representation, and as experienced attorneys we may be able to provide this to you. We welcome you to contact our firm for a free consultation. We can use our knowledge as criminal defense lawyers to evaluate your particular case and determine what our firm can do to best assist you.
