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Aggravated assault can include, among other things, assault with a deadly weapon, or assault with intent to rape, maim or murder. It is considered much more serious than simple assault.
In most jurisdictions, aggravated assault is simply an assault where more serious bodily injury was intended or a deadly weapon was involved. One may also be charged with aggravated assault if the suspect showed a blatant indifference to human life.
Assault Defenses An experienced criminal defense attorney will be familiar with the many types of assault defense arguments, which include but are not limited to the following:
Consent – The defendant had permission to commit the alleged act.
Punishment – If the charges stem from an incident involving a child, the defendant may be able to claim the act was for the purpose of punishment.
Self-defense – Usually, to use this as a defense, the amount of force used has to be reasonable and proportional to the amount of violence it was intended to stop.
The defense of others – When one person assaults another to prevent that person from committing a violent act, they may be found not guilty of assault. However, as with self-defense, the amount of force and violence had to have been reasonable and proportional to the violence it was intended to stop.
Prevention of a crime – Some states also allow the use of force to prevent crimes, but again, the amount of violence used to prevent them must be reasonable and proportionate.
Defense of property – In some states, under certain circumstances, you are legally allowed to assault someone to defend your property.
Good criminal defense lawyers are well acquainted with these defenses and others as they pertain to your state laws. Assault is usually a disorderly persons offense but may sometimes be treated as a felony, so assault convictions can lead to heavy fines, probation, and even jail time. If you or a loved one has been accused of assault, please contact us for a FREE consultation with Mr. Bellizia who can answer all your questions, examine your case thoroughly, and aggressively fight for your best interests.
It takes an attorney with the confidence and experience of a former prosecutor to properly deal with authorities when it comes to defending you against criminal charges. If you have been accused or charged with such a crime, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bellizia immediately. Criminal matters are not problems that will go away when ignored. Early intervention in criminal matters, may achieve outstanding results, and will be instrumental to the outcome of your case.
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