AGGRAVATED ASSAULT LAWYER IN LANCASTER
ADVOCACY FROM AN EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY
Assault cases in California are different from other types of violent crimes in that they do not require actual physical injury. In other words, you can be charged for assault if you were considered to have attempted to harm someone and had the ability to do so. Aggravated assault escalates this charge by claiming that you intended to cause great bodily harm (i.e., assault with a deadly weapon), and can result in prison time and heavy fines.
Aggravated assault is a complex charge that requires skilled defense. If you have been accused of aggravated assault, the attorney from the Law Offices of Tyson R. Beers can help. our Lancaster criminal defense attorney has more than 20 years of experience in criminal defense and is qualified to take your case on.
UNDERSTANDING AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
You can face charges of assault with a deadly weapon if you are accused of assault with the following:
- Knife
- Gun
- Hazardous chemicals
- Blunt weapon
- Baseball bat
- Any other item that could be used as a weapon
Almost anything can be considered a deadly weapon if used to cause serious injury. Even a person's body can fall under this category in certain circumstances. As a result, anyone is vulnerable to charges of aggravated assault.
Our Lancaster criminal defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Tyson R. Beers understand the high risk involved in an aggravated assault charge and can apply our knowledge in the field to help you gain a favorable result. If you were charged with this serious crime, we can take any number of paths in our defense. These include demonstrating that you were incapable of causing serious harm, or demonstrating that an alleged victim has not been seriously harmed.
CONTACT AN AGGRESSIVE FIRM IN ANTELOPE VALLEY
Because aggravated assault merely assumes the possibility and intent of harm, people are often falsely accused of this serious crime. If you have been charged with assault with a deadly weapon, our Lancaster criminal defense attorney is here to defend you. Attorney Tyson R. Beers can seek the reduction or dismissal of your charges with aggressive legal representation.
Contact our firm to learn more or to schedule your free consultation.