Physical Assault cases

Being one of the most common types of criminal offences in the US, there are varying degrees of legally defined assault cases. First degree through third degree assault charges is levied. Of these, third degree assault is by far the most common type of assault. This is considered a misdemeanour offence and can carry a maximum sentence of up to two years in a county jail. This is where having dedicated assault attorneys on your team will greatly help your case.

First or Second degree convictions are considerably more serious. Because of the serious nature of these offences they carry heavy mandatory sentences if convicted. As an example, should someone be convicted of First Degree Assault, it being a class three felony and an extraordinary risk crime the person can expect to receive anything from a 4 to 16 year sentence. Of course, many assault lawyers have successfully argued in the past that Heat of Passion formed a part of their cases’ circumstances. This comes down to the fact that if a person was provoked by someone in any way that it removes the mandatory sentence from the case, and the judge can use his discretion not to send the convicted to jail.

Types of physical Assault cases

In most US states, four factors need to be present in order to prove assault. Firstly, there has to be an apparent ability to act out, and it has to be an unlawful attempt. The intent to commit an injury has to be present and the fear of reasonable bodily injury has to be present as well. Assault’s legal definition dictates that the intent to knowingly, purposely or recklessly cause bodily harm to another person. Negligence with a deadly weapon also falls in this category.

How Farrow & Pulice can help you

For victims of assault there is recourse to pursue. Farrow & Pulice are experienced battery attorneys with the skills and experience to get you the settlement you deserve. You will receive a free personal injury consultation where the legal process and timeline will be explained to you. Farrow & Pulice assault attorneys are dedicated professionals working on your behalf to get you the compensation due to you. You deserve to be compensated for any pain, suffering or hardship experiences as a result of the assault. Working on a contingency basis, if Farrow & Pulice’s assault lawyers don’t get you reimbursed for all your financial losses sustained then you don’t pay. There is no risk to you, only the chance to be justly reimbursed for your suffering.

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