Van Nuys Assault Attorney

Information on Assault Charges

If you have been accused of assault, you can be facing serious consequences if you are convicted. Assault is a violent crime that involves the threat of violence against an individual. A threat can be considered assault when it is apparent that the person making the threat has the apparent means or ability to carry out the threat. Even though nobody may actually be hurt or injured, assault is still considered a violent crime, and in some cases may be charged as a felony. For example, an individual who holds up a liquor store at gunpoint can be facing assault charges, even if the weapon is never discharged and no one is injured. The actual act of violence, depending on what it is, is usually called battery, and the threat and act of violence together is commonly known and assault and battery. If you are facing criminal charges such as assault, battery or any other violent crime, contact a Van Nuys criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to get started on your defense. Time is of the essence in cases like this, so contact us today.

Assault charges can be punishable with any of the following:

• Community service
• Probation
• Monetary fines
• Jail time

Especially when in association with battery charges, assault can carry a stiff penalty and have a devastating effect on your life. The reputation that comes along with having a criminal record can make it difficult for you to find a job, or can even result in losing the job you have.

Assault Attorney in Van Nuys

When looking for a criminal defense attorney to defend you against your assault charges, you want someone with experience, knowledge and dedication. At Lessem & Newstat, our aggressive trial attorneys will represent you in all of your legal proceedings. Whether through negotiations with prosecutors in order to reduce or drop your charges, or through a trial and litigation, we have over 50 years of combined experience in criminal defense and we are ready to help you. We serve many communities in the surrounding environs of the San Fernando Valley, including Burbank, Glendale, Sherman Oaks, Hidden Hills, San Fernando, Westlake, Sylmar, and Pasadena.

If you are facing assault charges, contact a San Fernando Valley assault attorney f rom our firm as soon as possible to get started on your case.