Assault Charges in NYC

New York City Assault Defense Attorney

Assault is generally described as threatening or attempting to hit, strike, attack or otherwise injure another person. It does not matter whether the individual is successful in the assault, the intent is enough to get you a possible charge. Depending upon the severity of the incident as well as the circumstances and individuals involved, you could be facing anywhere from a class A misdemeanor (could result in a year of jail time) to a class B felony. A class B felony is the second highest form of felony – the punishment for such is only second to life imprisonment and the death penalty.

If you have been charged with any of the following types of assault (or any other form of assault charge) in New York, it is extremely important that you retain a competent and qualified NYC criminal defense attorney with experience and familiarity with assault crime charges:

• Assault in the third degree – can be charged if you intend to cause physical injury to another person and do.
• Assault in the second degree – can be charged if you intend to cause physical injury to another person with the use of a dangerous weapon or instrument and do.
• Assault in the first degree – can be charged if you intend to permanently harm, disable, disfigure or otherwise seriously injure a person by use of a dangerous instrument or weapon and do.
• Gang assault – can be charged if you intend to inflict serious physical injury to another person and do such while aided by two or more people.
• Assault on a police officer (or other similar official) – can be charged if you intend to seriously physically injure a police officer or similar official while they are attempting to perform their duties.

Criminal Lawyer for Assault Charges in Manhattan

If you are facing a serious assault charge, you need to make certain that your rights are upheld throughout your criminal trial. The criminal defense attorneys at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP have over 80 years combined legal experience in New York City and the surrounding areas. If you are looking for a serious and effective lawyer who will give your case the personal attention that you deserve, we are the law firm for you. Your freedom and constitutional rights should be as important to your attorney as they are to you.

No matter what type of assault you have been charged with, you should contact a New York City assault defense lawyer at our firm. We help clients in Manhattan and throughout NYC.