California Assault Defense Lawyers

If you have been accused of, or arrested for, assault, you should hire an experienced South Bay assault defense attorney from the Law Offices of Joseph Hawkins Low IV to ensure that you are going to receive quality legal representation and advice. We have experience successfully representing clients who have been in situations similar to yours, and have the skill and knowledge to defend your rights during this distressing time. Please contact our office today to schedule a free initial consultation with Mr. Low to discuss your assault charge.

According to California Penal Code Section 240, assault is defined as: "an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another." A more serious type of assault is aggravated assault, which is an assault that is carried out with the intent of inflicting serious bodily harm on the victim.

Listed below are crimes that constitute assault in the state of California:

• Assault with a deadly weapon
• Assault with intent to cause serious bodily harm
• Committing an assault while simultaneously committing another crime
• Intent to commit battery
• Physically attacking a person
• Making threats to cause bodily harm

Additionally, assault that is committed against certain people or takes place in certain locations will result in an increased penalty. For example, an assault that occurs at a park or school may result in a $2,000 fine and/or a jail term of up to one year.

If you have been charged with assault, you are facing very serious legal consequences including monetary fines and a jail sentence. The penalty for a typical assault conviction is dependant upon the severity of the crime, but may consist of a jail term up to 6 months and/or a monetary fine up to $1,000.

If you have been charged with an assault in California, contact the Law Offices of Joseph Hawkins Low IV today to discuss your case with a professional. We have years of experience successfully representing clients accused of violent crimes, and we are ready to defend you!

THE RIGHT VIOLENT CRIMES ATTORNEY MAY BE YOUR BEST DEFENSE AGAINST A JAIL SENTENCE!