Assault in California criminal law is considered a violent crime. Attorney Michael Kraut has extensive experience handling assault cases in the Los Angeles area. He has handled these cases in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange County.
Examples of assault offenses may include a variety of crimes, including:
1. Assault - California Penal Code Section 240 PC
2. Battery - California Penal Code Section 242 PC
3. Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW) - California Penal Code Section 245(a)(1) PC
4. Domestic Battery - California Penal Code Section 243(e)(1) PC
5. Sexual Battery - California Penal Code Section 243.4 PC
6. Battery on a Police Officer - California Penal Code Section 243 PC
7. Aggravated Battery - California Penal Code Section 243(d) PC
California has some of the toughest laws and punishment for a conviction of a violent crime. A conviction of a violent crime can result from a charge by the prosecutor of either a misdemeanor or a felony. A conviction can result in jail or prison time, fines, full restitution to the victim, probation or parole, counseling, and a permanent entry on your criminal record. Other consequences include potentially losing your rights to own a firearm, loss of your job or employment opportunities and/or loss of your driver's license. Many assaults are considered "strikes" under California's "Three Strikes" Law. These charges are extremely serious and can be used to enhance future punishment in the future.
If you are being investigated or have been arrested and charged with an assault related crime, it is in your best interest to hire a qualified Southern California criminal defense attorney.
Defenses to violent crimes such as assault include failure of the prosecution to prove your identity, self-defense or defense of others. Additionally, many assault crimes are overcharged by the prosecution and our lawyers will work tirelessly to defend you from the charges and attempt to have them dismissed or reduced.
If you have been accused of an assault crime in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, or Orange County, it is important that you seek the services of a criminal defense attorney with extensive experience with these all assault cases. If you have been charged with an assault offense in the Los Angeles or Southern California area, call Michael Kraut. Mr. Kraut understands the serious nature of this offense, how best to defend you, and how to resolve your case without you going to jail. Mr. Kraut has extensive knowledge of the law and the legal system. He has developed excellent relationships with law enforcement and law officials throughout the Los Angeles and Southern California.
For more information about the various defenses for your assault case, and to schedule your free consultation, contact Michael Kraut at the Kraut Criminal & DUI Lawyers. Mr. Kraut can be reached 24/7 at 888-334-6344 or 323-464-6453.