Assault Defense

Assault Defense

Assault is behavior that causes physical injury to another person. The seriousness of the injury and whether or not a weapon was used usually determines the degree of the assault charge. Some assaults have enhanced penalties depending on the status of the alleged victim. For example, assaults on the elderly, blind, disabled, pregnant persons, public safety (including police and corrections officers), emergency or medical personnel, public transportation personnel or DCF personnel result in more serious punishments and even mandatory jail time.

Maximum jail sentences for assault convictions range from one year for misdemeanors to 25 years for certain felonies. Some assault convictions have mandatory minimum jail sentences ranging from one year to ten years. Fines may also be imposed.

If you have been charged with assault, it is important to consult with an experienced criminal defense lawyer before making any statements to police or prosecutors.

REMEMBER: Everything you say to the police or prosecutors will be used against you. Let your attorney do the talking!

We defend clients against all types of assault charges in Connecticut, including:

• Assault in the first degree;
• Assault on an elderly, blind, disabled, pregnant, or intellectually disabled person in the first degree;
• Assault on a department of corrections employee in the first degree;
• Assault of a pregnant person resulting in termination of the pregnancy;
• Assault in the second degree;
• Assault in the second degree with a firearm;
• Assault on an elderly, blind, disabled, pregnant, or intellectually disabled person in the second degree;
• Assault on an elderly, blind, disabled, pregnant, or intellectually disabled person in the second degree with a firearm;
• Assault in the second degree with a motor vehicle;
• Assault in the third degree; and,
• Assault on an elderly, blind, disabled, pregnant, or intellectually disabled person in the third degree.

If you want to protect yourself and get the best possible outcome our firm can provide you with a skilled and experienced defense attorney.

Whatever the circumstances of your assault arrest, we can help.