Los Angeles Assault Attorney
Assault Crimes in Los Angeles
The city of Los Angeles has a low tolerance for crimes involving assault. Assault is aggressively prosecuted, and if often penalized with substantial monetary fines and incarceration in county jail or state prison. If you are being investigated for assault, or have already been formally charged, it is highly recommended that you contact a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer at Stephen G. Rodriguez & Partners. Our team of dedicated and highly trained attorneys has successfully assisted many clients charged with criminal acts. We will be able to build an aggressive defense in your assault case that may result in a reduction of your charges or a verdict of not guilty.
Assault and battery are frequently charged together, but in fact they are completely different offenses. While battery involves the actual use of violence or force against someone, assault involves an illegal attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit violent injury against another. In other words, you do not actually need to physically touch someone to be charged with assault. The penalties for an assault conviction vary depending on the severity of the crime, but they may include:
- Fines
- Probation
- Mandatory anger management classes
- Confiscation of your weapons
- Restitution paid to the victims
If you assaulted a police officer, or committed assault in a protected location such as a school, you may face increased versions of the above penalties.
Why hire an assault attorney?
Regardless of whether you have been charged with simple assault or aggravated assault, it is to your benefit to retain the services of a skilled defense attorney. There is no guarantee that you will obtain a positive outcome to your case, or that your rights will be fully observed, if you face your charges alone. An attorney can ensure fair criminal proceedings and maximize the likelihood that your charges will be reduced or dismissed.
Contact a Los Angeles assault lawyer
who can provide you with comprehensive legal representation in your assault case.