Bakersfield Assault Attorney
What is Assault?
Assault is the threat of bodily harm or injury against someone else. You do not have to actually physically hurt another individual to be charged with assault. Assault is often charged in association with battery, generally known as "assault and battery," which is the threat and then execution of bodily harm or injury against an individual.
Assault is a serious crime that will go on your record and result in you facing:
- Jail time
- Monetary fines
- Probation if you are convicted
Contact the Bakersfield criminal defense attorney at
our firm today if you are facing
assault charges.
What are the Penalties for Assault?
Felony assault charges include assault with a deadly weapon. The use of a handgun or other firearm or weapon in the commission of a crime, or in an attempt to commit a crime can lead to felony charges with heavy penalties, including time in state prison up to 4 years and a fine of $10,000 under the California Penal Code, Section 244. When the accusation involves a weapon other than a firearm, the penalties are equally severe. When the offense was committed on school grounds or the alleged victim was a law enforcement office, the penalties are increased. Your prior criminal record and the circumstance of the crime will all be considered during sentencing. This is why it is so essential to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney.
Assault Attorney in Bakersfield
At Humphrey & Thompson, we have decades of experience defending our clients who are charged with violent crimes such as assault, battery, domestic violence and murder. We understand the legal process and will be able to analyze your case to determine the best form of defense for your charges. There are many viable defenses that may be applicable to your situation, and with an assault defense attorney's help, your charges may end up reduced or dropped.
Contact a Bakersfield assault attorney at (661) 327-1360 today for aggressive defense counsel in all types of assault charges.
