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Rancho Cucamonga Assault Lawyer 

Defending Clients Facing Assault Charges in Southern California

As defined in California Penal Code § 240, “[a]n assault is an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another.” Although many people associate assault with making physical, violent contact with someone else, the definition negates this. According to the statute, an assault occurs when a person attempts to cause injury to another individual. In other words, the alleged offender does not even have to touch the other person for them to be facing charges. Making a threat to harm someone is enough to be considered a violation of the law, provided the person making the threat has the means to follow through with it.

Because no one has to be injured or even touched for assault charges to arise, many people are often surprised to find themselves being prosecuted for a crime. Due to the nature of an assault charge, it is possible and not uncommon for individuals to be wrongfully charged and even convicted of the crime. No physical evidence is necessary to charge a person with assault – just the word of a so-called victim. This means that an angry spouse, ex-spouse, friend, or other acquaintance could have you arrested and charged with assault out of retaliation. At The Law Offices of Kirk Tarman & Associates, our criminal defense lawyers have seen this happen numerous times. 

If you have been accused of assault, you could face severe penalties upon a conviction. That is why it is crucial to hire an attorney for your case.


Are you facing assault charges in California? Call The Law Offices of Kirk Tarman & Associates today at (909) 658-7341 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our assault attorney in Rancho Cucamonga!


What Is Considered Assault in California?

Assault is when someone tries to harm another person. They do not have to strike or injure the person. Saying or doing something that can be perceived as a threat to do violence upon another violates California’s assault law. For example, suppose a person makes a fist and pulls their arm back like they are going to punch another individual. Even though they didn’t punch the other person, their actions are assault. Similarly, if someone says they are going to strike another individual with a nearby baseball bat, that is an assaultive statement.

What Are the Penalties for Assault?

If you have been charged with the crime of assault, it is vitally important for you to retain our skillful legal assistance. If you are convicted of this crime, you could face various penalties such as fines and imprisonment of ranging severity depending on several other factors.

Generally, assault is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines. However, in some cases, the charges and penalties can increase. 

For example:

  • Assault against a parking control officer is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and/or up to $2,000 in fines.
  • Assault against an emergency responder, such as a peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, lifeguard, or traffic officer, is punishable by up to 1 year in jail and/or up to $2,000 in fines.

Aggravated Assault In California 

California’s aggravated assault law concerns assault offenses involving a deadly weapon. A deadly weapon is an instrument designed to cause death, such as a firearm. It can also be an object that can be used to cause death, like a baseball bat, car, or frying pan.

Because of the severity of an aggravated assault charge, the offense can be either a misdemeanor or felony. In either case, the penalties are severe.

Potential punishments for aggravated assault depend on the instrument used to further the offense:

  • With a deadly weapon other than a firearm:
    • 2, 3, or 4 years in prison, or up to 1 year in county jail and/or
    • Up to $10,000 in fines
  • With a firearm:
    • 2, 3, or 4 years in prison, or 6 months to 1 year in county jail and/or
    • Up to $10,000 in fines

Contact Our Assault Attorney Today 

Looking for an assault lawyer in Rancho Cucamonga or anywhere in Southern California? If you have been charged with the crime of assault, then you must have skillful representation on your side to protect you against false accusations, tampered evidence, and twisted testimonies, among other things. Our assault lawyers in Rancho Cucamonga can provide you with this representation. You could face serious penalties for conviction and incur a criminal record that will impair your ability to obtain employment, housing, and other benefits in the future.


Contact The Law Offices of Kirk Tarman & Associates today to schedule a FREE consultation with our assault lawyer in Rancho Cucamonga!


 

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