Marin County Assault Charges Defense Lawyers

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Assault and battery are serious criminal offenses, particularly if the prosecutor includes charges of inflicting great bodily injury. In these cases it is important to have an experienced criminal defense attorney; a conviction on these charges will have significant consequences for your family, your career and your future.

At the San Rafael law firm of Critchlow Diskint Rhine & Pirelli, we defend people against assault and battery charges. Our attorneys understand the importance of examining all aspects of the case against a client. In this way we can anticipate the strategy the prosecution may use. Our defense lawyers have decades of experience and draw upon that to develop strong cases based on our analysis of the facts presented by the other side.

Consequences of an Assault or Battery Conviction

Our defense lawyers know the stakes are high. We fight for an acquittal or to minimize the penalties of a conviction; these penalties can include:

• Jail or prison
• Probation
• Fines
• Impact on child visitation and custody rights
• Revocation of your driver’s license and your right to own a gun
• Ineligibility for certain types of employment

We seek lower charges, dismissals or acquittals. If our client is convicted, we advocate for alternate penalties, such as anger management classes. We consider defense strategies such as self-defense or lack of intention to injure the victim. We look for inconsistencies in witness and victim statements.

There are many offenses that can fall under the assault and battery umbrella. These can include sexual assault, bar fights, assault on a police officer, and domestic violence. It is important to know, whatever the specifics of the charge against you, that a felony conviction may cause it to fall under the California Three Strikes Law. It is especially important to have an experienced, knowledgeable attorney to help you fight the charges.

To learn more, contact our Marin assault charges defense attorneys.