Have you been charged with assault and are seeking legal assistance? Check out these 9 assault tips, then call our Buffalo attorney today.
The Degrees of Assault
Assault has 3 different levels, which range from a felony to a misdemeanor- Assault first and second are both felonies and assault 3rd if a misdemeanor
What Should I Do if I was Charged with Assault?
- Cooperate with the police but do not provide them with any information
- Call an attorney before your arraignment so they can deal with your bail
Assault in the First Degree
- Assault in the first degree occurs when one person uses a dangerous weapon or instrument to intentionally cause serious physical injury to another.
- This Class C felony is punishable by up to 15 years in jail.
- As someone accused of a serious, violent felony, you should immediately contact an experienced attorney in Buffalo to represent you.
Assault in the Second Degree
- Assault in the second degree is a Class D felony punishable by up to seven years in a state prison.
- Someone charged with assault in the second degree has committed misdemeanor assault, but their charge has been aggravated to a felony because a weapon was used.
Assault in the Third Degree
- Clients charged with assault in the third degree, a Class A misdemeanor, are suspected of having committed a criminal offense.
- Conviction of assault in the third degree will place a criminal conviction on your record.
- Assault in the third degree involves physical assault of another person, causing physical injury without that person’s consent.
- One subsection of assault in the third degree, reckless assault, is similar to negligence in that you displayed disregard in a reckless way, but differs because there was no intent to cause physical injury.
- In Buffalo, assault in the third degree is a serious offense and requires assistance from an experienced criminal defense attorney.
Assault on a Police Officer
- Assaulting a police officer, peace officer, emergency medical technician, or any medical emergency services provider, is considered felony assault.
- If you are charged with such an assault, it is important that you contact an experienced criminal attorney to defend you.
- This type of assault is considered a Class C felony, and you could be sentenced to as long as 15 years in a state penitentiary.
Vehicular Assault
- In New York State, vehicular assault is a criminal offense.
- The charge of vehicular assault is brought when a vehicle causes serious physical injury to another person while the driver is intoxicated by alcohol, or under the influence of and impaired by drugs.
- This is a serious offense. It is a felony for which an offender can be sentenced to state prison if convicted.
- It is important that, if arrested in Buffalo, you contact an experienced criminal lawyer who focuses on DWI and criminal defense.
Vehicular Assault in the First Degree
- Vehicular assault in the first degree is more serious than simple vehicular assault.
- It is a felony that is aggravated if the driver is under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol reading of .18 or higher when a vehicular assault causes a serious physical injury.
Gang Assault in the Second Degree
- Gang assault in the second degree is a serious, violent Class C felony.
- If convicted, a person could be sentenced to up to 15 years in a state penitentiary.
- Gang assault occurs when two or more people intentionally cause someone to suffer a serious physical injury.
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Have you been charged with assault and have questions about our 3 assault tips? If so, contact experienced Buffalo Assault Lawyer Arthur Pressman for a free consultation. Let his experience work for you.
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