Assault & Battery
Orange County Assault & Battery Defense Lawyer
The brutality of injuries that resulted from an assault or number of offenses that occurred during the alleged incident may have a direct effect on the types of penalties an individual may be facing if arrested on assault or battery charges. Whether you have been falsely accused of assault during a bar fight or a misunderstanding between spouses turned into domestic violence accusations, it is essential to take steps toward protecting yourself, your rights and your future.
Irvine Criminal Attorney Representing California Clients Accused of Physical Violence
At The Law Offices of Kenneth L. Schreiber, I have spent over 35 years as a criminal assault and battery defense lawyer in Orange County, standing up for the rights of individuals who have been arrested for assault and battery charges. These types of violent crimes are not looked upon very favorably by the courts and harsh punishments can result. I strive to ensure that all aspects of the case are investigated in order for us to provide evidence on your behalf, which may show that you were acting purely in self defense.
Assault and/or battery charges need to be addressed immediately. These types of charges may stay on your criminal record forever and impact your life in a negative way, such as affecting your ability to get a job. I aggressively pursue a resolution to your case, which may include the following types of charges:
All of these types of assault and battery cases can have a range of punishments, from anger management classes and fines to jail, a permanent criminal record and lifetime registration as a sex offender. I also handle cases where assault or battery charges are filed as juvenile crime matters.
Assault With a Deadly Weapon
The consequences for an assault may be increased if a deadly weapon other than a firearm was used during the commission of the crime. As an experienced assault defense attorney in Irvine/Orange County, I can assist you in understanding how the mere presence of a weapon during the assault may impact the case and what types of punishments are attached to a conviction in this situation.
To discuss your options for standing up against an assault or battery charge, or both, contact me today.
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