Scottsdale Assault Attorney

Understanding Different Assault Charge Categories

Misdemeanor Assault

Assault is a misdemeanor when you knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly cause injury to another person. It can also happen when you cause someone to fear injury or touch someone to injure, insult, or provoke them. Misdemeanors can lead to jail, fines, probation, and anger management.

Felony Assault

The assault becomes a felony when there is serious physical harm, use of a deadly weapon, and more. Felonies are taken very seriously in Arizona and can result in prison for up to 12.5 or more years! Don’t face your felony charge alone, let our law firm represent you every step of the way.

Threatening and Intimidating

If you have been accused of threatening to cause physical injury, you could face a Class 1 misdemeanor, though if there is gang activity involved, it could be a Class 6 felony. We have the experience necessary to represent you in court and are prepared to fight for your rights throughout the process.

Endangerment

Contact our law firm right away if you have been accused of endangerment. Endangerment can be charged differently depending on the circumstances. We will ensure that your story is heard and understood and your rights are protected so that you can walk away from your trial knowing the truth was on your side.

Strong Legal Defenses Against Assault Charges In Scottsdale

Lack Of Intent Or Recklessness

If you are accused of assault that you did not intentionally or knowingly commit, our legal team will fight for your freedom using the lack of intent defense. With evidence, this defense can be powerful for your case leading to lesser or even dismissed charges.

Insufficient Evidence To Support The Case

As the accused, the accuser must prove that you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This happens using evidence. However, if the evidence is weak, inconsistent, or unreliable, your assault charge may not stand up in court.

Violations Leading To Evidence Suppression

Let our law firm know if you believe your rights have been violated in any way. Evidence that is obtained as a result of rights violations is typically thrown out of court. Lack of evidence will have a significant and sometimes positive impact on your case.

Self-Defense Or Defense Of Others

In Arizona, it is legal to use physical force that causes harm if you reasonably believe that you need to protect yourself or someone else. Let our attorneys find the evidence necessary to prove you were using self-defense so you don’t have to face penalties you don’t deserve.

Property, Consent, Alibi & Other Defenses

There are many defenses that our law firm has experience utilizing in order to fight for their client’s rights and best possible outcome. Whether you believed there was consent, you were somewhere else when the incident occurred, or other defense, we have you covered.