ASSAULT

Plain and simple, assault charges do not look good. If you have an assault conviction on your record it can affect many areas of your life, and you can be branded as a violent individual with this mark on your permanent record.

Regardless, assaults cut across all socio-economic lines and can happen to anyone given the right circumstances. The penalties for an assault can vary greatly, as there are a number of degrees of assault, but even a misdemeanor assault charge can end in jail time and heavy fines. It is up to you to choose experienced counsel so that your side of the story is heard.

It is important to note that simple assault indicates the threat of violence (or simply the intention, e.g., attempting to strike another), while assault and battery suggests that the threat or attempt was actually carried out in the form of direct physical violence.

The penalties for assault can rise exponentially given the circumstances, with higher penalties resulting from Vehicular Assault, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Domestic Assault, among others. In sentencing a judge will often look at the damage done and whether or not your intent involved serious harm.

It is crucial to have a skilled attorney acting on your behalf to ensure that your intent is properly determined, and meticulously defended.

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