A California criminal charge of assault may range from a minor to a serious crime, depending upon the circumstances of the incident. However, just because you are charged with assault, it does not mean that you will automatically be convicted.
An experienced Los Angeles assault defense attorney can help customize a defense to protect your legal rights and avoid the serious consequences of an assault conviction.
Possible Defenses to a California Assault Charge
Self Defense or Defense of Others
Self-defense means that you exercised a reasonable amount of force, given the surrounding circumstances, to prevent a third party from injuring you or someone else. To successfully invoke this defense, your attorney will need to show that the individual you allegedly assaulted was putting you in danger and as such caused you to react.
Consent
Consent means that the person you allegedly assaulted agreed to your offending conduct. A defense of consent may be successful only if the injuries were not serious and were reasonably foreseeable.
Dispute the Charges
Depending on the facts of your case, your Los Angeles assault defense lawyer may determine that the best defense strategy is to dispute the assault charges altogether. This defense may only be successful in certain situations, such as if you were wrongly identified as the perpetrator of the alleged assault.
Call an Experienced Los Angeles Assault Defense Attorney
An assault charge can have serious penalties that may negatively impact all aspects of your life. Hiring an experienced Los Angeles assault defense lawyer may mean the difference between a conviction and a dismissal of the charges. In other words, your lawyer can effectively argue a defense on your behalf that will ensure your freedom.
For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with criminal defense attorney Simon Aval, please call us at (800) 209-9808 or complete our online form. Mr. Aval is a Certified Specialist in criminal law by the state bar of California.