Assault and Battery Defense Attorney in Provo
Assault And Battery Charges
In the State of Utah, assault is defined as an attempt to do physical harm to another with unlawful force or violence. It is further defined as a threat to do bodily harm to another, accompanied by a show of immediate force or violence. The individual could be charged with a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine. If the assault charge is considered "aggravated" then the individual could be charged with a second degree felony, which carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. It is vital that a person charged with assault and battery contact a Provo criminal defense attorney immediately upon being arrested. Retaining experienced legal counsel from the outset of your case is crucial to your defense.
An assault and battery conviction can deeply affect one's life in many ways, including making it harder to obtain employment or housing in the future. Our goal is to reduce those effects as much as possible. An accomplished criminal defense lawyer with the Zabriskie Law Firm will review your case with a watchful eye for any mitigating circumstances that could be used in your defense and get you a better outcome.
Criminal Trials
Criminal trials are often won prior to the trial itself. Prosecutors are busily looking at how they can achieve the most severe sentencing for the charges presented. They are not looking at whether the police estimated conditions properly, had reliable witnesses or made sure no one's rights were violated. We know the right questions to ask and we know what avenues to pursue regarding the law in order to increase the possibility of a better outcome for our client. We have successfully tried over 400 cases and know how to execute an effective legal strategy to get charges dropped or reduced whenever possible.
If you have been arrested for assault and battery contact a
Provo Assault & Battery Defense Lawyer
to evaluate your case and develop a strategy for your defense.