Experienced Legal Defense Against Simple or Aggravated Assault Charges
If you or a loved one has been arrested for assault charges in Pennsylvania, you need to act quickly to retain trusted legal representation. At our criminal defense law firm, we will defend you against the prosecutor’s pursue of serious penalties for your assault charge. We have more than 30 years of combined legal experience and can zealously defend your rights and freedoms and act in an efficient manner to ensure that you receive a favorable outcome to your case. Our Harrisburg criminal defense lawyers are well-versed in Pennsylvania criminal law and stand ready to assist through tactful defense and trusted legal counsel.
In Pennsylvania, there are two charges of assault that you could be facing, each holding very harsh penalties. Under the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, you could be charged with:
Simple Assault
Simple assault can be charged as a misdemeanor offense but has the potential of being elevated to a felony. These cases often involve a person knowingly and willingly causing bodily injury to another person or attempting to physically harm another person. This charge is often associated domestic violence charges.
Aggravated Assault
In an aggravated assault case, the individual may use a deadly weapon or cause intentional bodily harm to a police officer, firefighter or other person of authority. If serious bodily injury occurred, even a simple assault may be elevated to an aggravated assault charge, which can be prosecuted as a first-degree felony.
Retain Trusted Counsel from Our Harrisburg Criminal Lawyers
Are you being charged with assault? At our firm, we are proud to provide outstanding legal representation of our clients in their time of need and ensure that they receive a favorable resolution to their case. Attorney DePowell is a former police officer and has experience on both sides of the bench. Retaining our representation ensure you experienced legal counsel and the peace of mind of knowing that your case is being handled by a dedicated Harrisburg assault lawyer. Contact Crisp and Associates, LLC today to speak with a criminal defense attorney and to schedule a free case evaluation now.