Assault Charge Defense
Orlando
Assault Defense Attorney - Lawyer,
providing experienced Assault Charge Defense and other Criminal
Defense legal
representation in Orlando, Orange County,
and the surrounding Central Florida area.
 Florida Statute 784.011
defines Assault as
an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do
violence to the person of another, coupled with an apparent ability to do so,
and doing some act which creates a well-founded fear in such other person that
such violence is imminent. Assault is a misdemeanor of
the second degree, which is punishable
by up to a $500 fine, sixty (60) days jail and/or 6 months probation. An Assault
charge is commonly referred to as Simple Assault.
A variation of Criminal Assault is Aggravated Assault.
Aggravated Assault involves the use of a deadly weapon without the intent to
kill and / or the intent to commit a felony crime. Aggravated Assault is a
felony of the third degree, which is punishable
by up to a $5,000 fine, five (5) years prison and/or probation.
Many people are wrongfully
accused and charged with Simple Assault due to the subjective nature of
determining what the accused intent was. If you are accused of, arrested, and/or
charged with Criminal Assault, it is important that you seek experienced legal
counsel to ensure you are made fully aware of your legal rights and options.
As a law firm providing experienced assault defense attorney -
lawyer
legal services assisting
Orlando and Central
Florida
residents with criminal defense
legal issues, we are committed to
protecting the legal rights of each and every client, while always
striving to provide
the highest standard of legal representation.
If you or a loved one has been accused, arrested, or charged
with criminal assault or other criminal charges, make sure your legal rights are protected
by seeking the legal advice of an experienced
Orlando assault defense attorney - lawyer
by contacting
The
Law Offices of
Peter A. Shapiro & Jonathan D. Wilson
at calling
407.420.1044.
In order for the prosecution to obtain a
conviction for assault, they must prove that the accused had
intent to commit the assault. Often times an alleged claim
of assault arises after a disagreement or argument between
two or more individuals. Assault does not involve physical
contact and is subject to one person's perception of the
incident relating to their own safety.
It is
important that you show that regardless of the perception of
the other party, at the time of the incident in question,
you had no intent to inflict harm to anyone present at the
scene.
If you have questions, concerns, or legal needs regarding
assault charges or other
criminal defense
issues, we urge you to seek the legal advice of an experienced
Orlando assault defense attorney - lawyer. Contact
The
Law Offices of
Peter A. Shapiro & Jonathan D. Wilson
at
407.420.1044
to schedule a confidential legal
consultation.
When a deadly weapon or firearm is present
during the altercation or in your possession after the
altercation the subjective nature of the case may be
dramatically reduced and may require a different defense
strategy which best represents your claim of innocence.
While any form of Assault may be
aggressively prosecuted, Aggravated Assault may be
considered a violent crime depending on the evidence
gathered against you. Violent Felony Crimes are subject to
the Three Strikes Law
which requires a judge to impose terms
ranging from five years to life in state prison depending
upon the severity of the crime.
When charged with an Assault or Aggravated Assault Crime
it is important to be made fully aware of your legal rights,
defense strategies, and to have aggressive, detailed, and
dedicated criminal defense legal representation in your
corner. Hiring an experienced legal counsel may provide you
the best opportunity to achieve your desired outcome, or a
fair and reasonable resolution.
As your legal counsel
we will thoroughly review the evidence against you,
witness statements, police reports, and any other
relevant factors, such as the circumstances of your
arrest and the actions of law enforcement officers. If
there are areas to provide reasonable doubt, our goal is
to find it and present it to the prosecutor, judge
and/or jury.
If
you require professional legal services regarding
Assault Charges or other
Criminal Defense issues, be proactive in
protecting your legal
rights by seeking the legal advice of
an experienced
Orlando
assault defense
attorney
- lawyer. Contact
The
Law Offices of
Peter A. Shapiro & Jonathan D. Wilson
by calling
407.420.1044.
Orlando
Assault Defense Attorney - Lawyer,
providing experienced Assault Charge Defense and other Criminal
Defense legal
representation in Orlando, Orange County,
and the surrounding Central Florida area.
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