Los Angeles Assault Defense Attorney

Charged with Assault or Aggravated Assault in Los Angeles?

If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with assault or aggravated assault, it is critical that you contact a Los Angeles assault defense lawyer immediately.  If convicted of assault you are going to be facing severe penalties in California.  An assault is defined as "an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another."  This means that even when an action is not taken against another person but only the ability to commit violent injury is present, you can still be charged with assault.  If the threat of injury is to a law enforcement officer your penalty is likely to double in fines and time spent in jail. 

Assault Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles

At the Law Offices of Michael Severo, the legal team has assisted many Los Angeles residents charged with this serious crime to have the charges dropped or reduced.  It is vital that you have skilled legal representation if you hope to avoid a conviction.  A charge of assault, depending upon the circumstances who was involved and whether they sustained an injury, could be either a misdemeanor or a felony charge. 

Aggravated Assault could be the charge when the use of a weapon (any item that could be use to harm another person) or a firearm.  These are felony charges and can result in years in prison.  If you or a family member has been charged with aggravated assault, which is often charged in conjunction with battery charges, it is critical that you immediately get legal representation.  Do not speak with any law enforcement investigators or other personnel without first getting a criminal defense attorney to advise you.  With legal representation from a skilled defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Michael Severo, your defense can be immediately initiated.  The legal team will relentlessly fight on your behalf.