Assault

Skilled criminal lawyers to defend your assault case

An assault conviction can have serious consequences. If you have been charged with assault, or know someone who has, you can count on the experienced criminal lawyers at Limmer & Associates to go above and beyond to fight your case.

From start to finish we will work hard to defend your rights. As criminal lawyers with a proven track record of success, we understand the legal issues involved in assault cases. We know that assault charges can be a result of self-defense, an accident, property defense or other act. Contact us and we'll immediately begin gathering the information and documentation needed to ensure a fair and just judicial process. We care about your future and will do our best to achieve a favorable outcome.

Person is guilty of assault in the third degree when:

1. With intent to cause physical injury to another person, he causes such injury to such person or to a      third person; or

2. He recklessly causes physical injury to another person; or

3. With criminal negligence, he causes physical injury to another person by means of a deadly      weapon or a dangerous instrument.

Assault in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.

What is assault?

Assault is the intent to cause physical injury to another person. The physical injury may also have been caused by recklessness or criminal negligence using a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.

There are many different types of assault. Examples include: aggravated assault, gang assault, vehicular assault and reckless assault of a child by a child daycare provider

Penalties for assault

Assaults can be felonies or misdemeanors and can be classified as First, Second or Third Degree. The penalties for assault vary and are dependent upon several factors:

The severity of the assault and/or battery
The type and classification of the assault
The mitigating circumstances
Prior convictions
Age of the victim
If the victim was providing lawful medical or therapeutic treatment
If the victim was a peace officer, police officer, fireman or emergency medical services professional

Penalties may include:

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Protect your rights and contact Limmer & Associates today for your FREE consultation. We have years of experience representing clients accused of assault. We'll answer all of your questions, give you personal attention and guide you in the right direction.