If you or someone in your family faces assault charges, you need legal protection. This charge can range from a misdemeanor crime to a serious felony, and even the least severe assault charge carries the possibility of jail time.
You need to speak to a Los Angeles assault lawyer to get help protecting your future. At the Simmrin Law Group, we have only one goal: defending you or your loved one so you can move on with your life. When you turn to us, you’ll have an advocate who understands the law and stands by your side.
We believe in standing by the accused and helping you get the most powerful defense possible. Remember, it is possible to beat an assault charge or get it downgraded to a much less serious offense—even in the most serious cases. You can learn more from a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer.
Why Hire an Assault Lawyer Serving Los Angeles, CA?
Hiring a criminal defense attorney from our team after an arrest means you’ll have someone working immediately on a defense strategy tailored to your unique needs. Our firm takes these criminal charges seriously, and we’re ready to:
- Provide clear answers to your legal questions
- Advise you about your next steps
- Stand up for your rights during legal questioning
- Build a defense to protect your future
We can provide personalized legal counsel in Los Angeles County. We can go over all of your defense options, which could involve taking steps to get your charges dismissed, negotiating a plea bargain, or fighting for you in criminal court.
You can learn more about how we can help with the charges you face in Southern California by reaching out today.
For a free legal consultation with an assault lawyer serving Los Angeles, call (310) 896-2723
What Counts as “Assault” in California?
California recognizes several different assault charges. The specific charges you face will depend on several factors:
- Did you simply push, shove, or hit someone? If so, you are likely to be charged with a misdemeanor known as “simple assault,” typically prosecuted under California Penal Code 240 PC.
- Did you use a gun? Using a gun is a separate offense, California Penal Code Section 245(a)(2): Assault with a Firearm, and it can be a misdemeanor or a felony. If the gun were a semiautomatic weapon or assault weapon, it would be a felony.
- Did you use some other kind of weapon? California recognizes many different weapons as being just as serious as firearms, including knives, broken glass, a heavy bottle, the butt of a pistol, or driving your car into someone (or their vehicle).
We can give you more information about these charges and get to work on your defense strategy when you contact an assault attorney serving Los Angeles for help.
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What If You Didn’t Mean to Hurt the Person?
We see this happen a lot. Often, police and the prosecutor are quick to push for an “assault” charge even though you didn’t intend to hurt someone at all.
Legally speaking, if you did not intend to hurt the person, or you could not have guessed that your actions would lead to an injury, you cannot be convicted of assault.
In other words, if you didn’t touch the person on purpose, you cannot be convicted. And even if you touched them on purpose, if you didn’t know it would likely result in an injury, you cannot be convicted.
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What If You Really Did Attack the Person?
It’s essential to consider the circumstances of what happened. People can do things they regret in a heated moment. Technically, it is illegal to assault another person, but the punishment is often far too severe for the crime.
Our job as your criminal defense lawyer is to help you walk away with the least consequences possible and an outcome you can live with. Don’t face serious assault charges on your own. Contact Simmrin Law Group to partner with our team today.
There are three crucial things you should do to protect yourself:
Stay Silent
Do not admit anything and do not answer the police’s questions. If they try to question you, say you want to speak to a lawyer. If they pressure you or offer to help you, do not believe them. Say nothing.
Maintain Hope
We routinely see situations where the prosecution wants to treat them as open-and-shut cases that go nowhere. It’s hard for the prosecution to prove an assault charge when you have a good lawyer. It’s very common to get the charge reduced or even dropped.
Don’t Face Your Charge Alone
Facing an assault charge without legal representation puts you at a serious disadvantage. Speak to a Los Angeles violent crimes lawyer immediately.
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What are the Penalties for Assault?
The penalties depend on the specific offense you face:
- Misdemeanor assault: Up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine
- Assault with a deadly weapon: Up to 1 year in jail and $1,000 (misdemeanor) or 2-4 years in state prison and up to $10,000 (felony)
- Assault with a firearm: Up to 6 months in jail and $1,000 (misdemeanor) or 2-4 years in prison and up to $10,000 (felony)
- Assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury: Up to 1 year in jail and $1,000 (misdemeanor) or 2-4 years in prison and up to $10,000 (felony)
The court can add additional penalties if you allegedly assaulted a police officer or under other special circumstances.
But remember: you only face these penalties if you are convicted. Talk to a good criminal defense lawyer and ask them to fight your case for you. The sooner you get a lawyer, the better.
Should You Take a Plea Bargain?
The prosecution may try to convince you to take a plea deal after your arrest. You should always confer with an attorney before you accept this kind of deal, as it may not represent your best choice in the aftermath of an arrest.
While plea bargaining can reduce the penalties you face, it also requires you to plead guilty to another crime. We’re here to review all of your options, potentially finding other methods to resolve your charges and help you move forward.
You can rely on us to put you first and prioritize your needs when you contact us for legal assistance.
Talk to Us After an Arrest for Assault in Los Angeles, CA
You cannot afford to gamble with months in jail or years in prison. Get the help you need. At the Simmrin Law Group, we know what you are going through, and we treat every case as if it’s our own family member facing criminal allegations.
Let us give you a free consultation and advise you on your case. Take charge with help from a Los Angeles assault attorney.
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