Los Angeles Assault with a Deadly Weapon Lawyer

Legal Defense Against Violent Crime Arrest

Assault with a deadly weapon is an attack upon another individual with a deadly instrument or by any means of force that is likely to inflict great bodily injury. The instrument used includes any type of firearm, knife, bat, car, or anything other type of weapon that could produce significant harm to the victim.

Assault with a deadly weapon can result in harsh penalties, including a fine up to $10,000 and incarceration in a California state prison for up to 12 years. Aggravating factors, such as an assault with a firearm, machine gun, semi-automatic weapon or assault of a police officer, can result in a longer term of imprisonment under CA Penal Code 245. Since this is considered a violent crime, a conviction can count as a strike against you according to California's three strikes law.

The Benefits of Skilled Defense in Los Angeles

Our experience in dealing with assault with a deadly weapon cases has taught us that you may have been acting in self-defense or were defending another with a reasonable belief that they were in jeopardy of great bodily injury. You may have a lack of intent on your part to do any harm or you may have been physically incapable of carrying out any type of assault.

At the Law Office of Cron, Israels & Stark, one of our skilled Los Angeles criminal attorneys will be able to formulate a defense plan which can lay out the steps necessary for your case. We have learned that it is not uncommon for the alleged victim to accuse another of assault with a deadly weapon when in fact no weapon was used and no assault actually took place. Exaggeration of the facts are frequently told to police when you were simply protecting yourself from an attack. In some cases, the alleged victim was motivated by a desire to get even or just an attempt to get you in legal trouble with police.

Whether you choose to fight your criminal charges at trial or seek a favorable plea agreement, we will be by your side through every step of the legal process to provide the aggressive defense and highly personalized service that you need. We have a long history of care about our clients and take significant measures to protect their freedom, record and rights. To schedule a free case evaluation with one of our assault with a deadly weapon attorneys, call our office at 888-895-3607 today. We serve clients throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, California.