Santa Ana Criminal Lawyer

Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Santa Ana

Have you been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon? Often called aggravated assault, this violent crime may be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor in California. A defendant may face up to 1 year in county jail and a fine of up to $10,000 or 2 to 4 years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000. When determining whether to charge the offense as a misdemeanor or a felony, the prosecuting attorney will typically look at the following factors: what type of weapon was used, the extent of injury the victim sustained and the type of victim (i.e. a police officer, child or elderly person.) Enhanced penalties may apply if the defendant is accused of assaulting a peace officer or using a semiautomatic weapon or machine gun in the attack.

It is absolutely crucial that you involve a Santa Ana criminal defense lawyer if you are facing allegations or criminal charges involving assault with a deadly weapon. Due to the nature of this crime, it is possible that you may face a "strike" on your criminal record if you are convicted of felony aggravated assault, and this will add to increased penalties for any future serious or violent felony convictions, or life in prison for a third felony conviction of any kind. By getting involved early in the process, an attorney can work to protect your legal rights and help you avoid a conviction, lessen the initial charges you face or otherwise mitigate the negative consequences associated with your case.

Aggravated Assault Defense Attorney in Santa Ana

Interested in finding out more about how our firm can help in the face of your aggravated assault charges in the Santa Ana area? Feel free to call our offices or contact us online for a confidential consultation.

Contact a Santa Ana Aggravated Assault Attorney at the Law Offices of Thomas Tears today.