Orange County Assault with a Deadly Weapon Lawyers
Assault and Battery/Assault with a Deadly Weapon
CASES WE HANDLE
Attorney Jeremy N. Goldman has substantial experience representing individuals charged with violent crimes:
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Domestic violence
- Sex crimes
- Robbery
- Homicide (including capital murder)
- Assault and battery
Matters surrounding assault and battery charges are serious, and can have a devastating impact on the lives of those involved. Assault and battery crimes are often associated with alleged violent acts, such as robbery or domestic violence. In such cases, it seems implausible that just one person is responsible, yet, due to false accusations and miscommunication, only one person may be charged, having to face dire consequences as a result.
Penal Code 240 states an assault as "an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another." In qualifying as assault, a person charged with simple assault is accused of attempted assault when no weapons were used. A person can also be charged with assault if they try to physically strike another person, or even simply act in a threatening manner that instigates fear of immediate harm to another person. A person convicted of assault under such condition may be punished by either a six month county jail sentence or a $1000 fine, or in some cases both.
In California criminal defense law, battery is defined by Penal Code 243 as "any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another." Sometimes referred to as aggravated assault, battery offenses usually involve use of a deadly weapon that causes severe injury. If convicted of a battery offense, an individual may face a six month county jail sentence, $2000 fine, or both. It should also be noted that, when aggravated assault or battery results in another person's death, punishment can be much more severe as a result.
Having a conviction of either assault or battery on your record can impede employment possibilities, housing opportunities, and greatly affect your relationships with friends and family. If your assault or battery conviction resulted from the use of a deadly weapon, the intricacies of your case can become more complex depending on who was hurt, what deadly weapon was used and how it was attained, and the degree of harm or injury done.
The 2007 crime statistic report issued by the California Office of the Attorney General states that from 2006 to 2007, the rate of reported violent crime decreased by 2.2%. Of the 191,493 violent crimes reported in 2007, aggravated assault accounted for 57.2 percent (109,486) in which firearms were involved in 19.8 percent (21,720), knives or cutting instruments in 15.9 percent (17,430), personal weapons in 27.7 percent (30,361), and other dangerous weapons in 36.5 percent (39,975).
Contact Jeremy Goldman
Whether you have been arrested for assault or battery, with or without a deadly weapon, as a felony or a misdemeanor, and are a juvenile or an adult, the skilled Orange County violent crime defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeremy N. Goldman can help you. We recognize that every assault and battery case is not the same and holds its own specific challenges. Fortunately, with over 14 years as a criminal defense lawyer, Jeremy N. Goldman has acquired the knowledge and experience necessary to take on any assault or battery case. For more information regarding assault and battery in Orange County, or for a free evaluation of your case, please don't hesitate to contact Jeremy N. Goldman today at 800-349-1619.
Assault and Battery Charge Case Results
- People v. Adam H.
Charge: Battery against a security guard.
Result: Charge dismissed. - People v. Stephen M.
Charge: Assaulting a flight attendant.
Result: Charge dismissed. - People v. Evan S.
Charges: Arrested for assault and battery, hate crime.
Result: No charges filed.
