Los Angeles Assault / Aggravated Assault Attorney

Offenses Labeled As Violent Crimes

Assault and aggravated assault are considered serious and violent crimes by the law enforcement agencies. They include:

Assault causing bodily harm
Assaulting a police officer
Rape
Assault with a deadly weapon, such as a knife, gun or blunt instrument
Withholding of sustenance for the survival of your spouse & children

The penalties for this crime are stiff and could result in a life sentence. It is vital that you speak with a Criminal Defense Attorney from the Los Angeles area first, not the police, in order to protect your rights. It happens far too often that a lawyer is called on after the fact, which makes preparing a defense much more difficult. The violent crimes attorneys at Cron, Israels & Stark are known and respected for aggressively fighting on your behalf if you are facing criminal charges for assault or aggravated assault. Our firm offers an initial no-cost consultation, so there is no need to wait for help during this stressful time. Call today to set up an appointment. Remember, your freedom is at stake.

Related Assault Crime Stories in the News:
Los Angeles Times - "Three Ex-Los Angeles County Deputies Convicted of Inmate Assault"
Three former Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies accused of punching and kicking a jail inmate in 2006 were convicted of assault charges. One pleaded no contest to one count of felony assault by a public officer. The other two pleaded no contest to misdemeanor assault and were sentenced to two years of unsupervised probation.

U.S. Dept of Justice - "Palmdale, California Resident Guilty of Threatening Two Federal Judges"
A federal jury in Los Angeles returned verdicts of guilty against a Palmdale, Californa resident on four counts of threatening to assault or murder two federal judges in the Central District of California. The defendant was arrested in November 2006 on a criminal complaint and thereafter indicted for threatening a federal officer.

Los Angeles Violent Crimes Attorney Discusses Fines & Penalties

In the State of California the fines and penalties for violent crimes range from fines up to $2,000, jail time up to a year or longer, possibly 6 months probation and various community services. You should also be aware that the above penalties can be greatly increased by the judge due to the circumstances of each case, such as a prior record. It is therefore essential to build a strong defense on your behalf, especially if you are not guilty of the charges that have been brought against you.

When facing a violent crimes charge of assault or aggravated assault, Contact the law firm of Cron, Israels & Stark as a strong defense starts immediately and doesn't begin in the courtroom.