An Assault charge is a criminal charge that is an act of threatening violence or using violence against another person. This violent crime can be physical, verbal or sexual in nature. This charge is a very serious offense to where you need to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to help defend and represent you.
If you have been charged with an assault charge, it is important that you consult with a criminal defense attorney. When working with our law firm, you will have an experienced attorney who has defended thousands of cases over a 20+ year period in Phoenix. Having an attorney that knows how to effectively break down the specifics of an assault case will provide you with a chance that you might not otherwise have in getting your charge dismissed or reduced. We offer free consultations to help you determine what your next steps need to be.
The effects that an assault can have on a victim are physically and emotionally damaging. Because of this, the penalties for the defendant in an assault charge can be drastic. Assault crimes are considered felonies and are punishable by at least one year in prison. If convicted, you also have the potential to face hefty fines, probation, victim restitution, mandatory counseling and community service. Since there are many harsh penalties you could be facing and because assault charges can be complex, it is important to have an experienced criminal defense attorney analyzing the case for you and finding an argument for every detail of the case.
It is important to understand what constitutes an assault in Arizona. If the situation that led to you being charged with assault involved any of the following, then you need to contact an attorney immediately:
At Aeed Law, our team is dedicated to helping and representing you. You will be working directly with an attorney who has 20+ years of criminal defense experience that knows how to break down the specifics of an assault case and will provide you with a chance that you might not otherwise have in getting your charge dismissed or reduced.
Our firm primarily serves the areas of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale and other areas around Maricopa County. If you are in need of an experienced criminal defense attorney in Phoenix, please contact us today to schedule your free case evaluation.