Los Angeles Assault With A Deadly Weapon Attorneys

Were Your Charged With Assault In Los Angeles?

A simple discussion can lead to an impassioned argument and the next assault-arrest-los-angelesthing you know, you’re in the middle of a situation that can have a lasting impact on your life in the form of a criminal record.  Assault with a deadly weapon is an extremely serious crime in Los Angeles and should be taken seriously by you.  You should immediately speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately after your arrest.

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What Constitutes An Assault With A Deadly Weapon?

  • Penal Code 245.  (a) (1) Any person who commits an assault upon the person of another with a deadly weapon or instrument other than a firearm shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years, or in a county jail for not exceeding one year, or by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by both the fine and imprisonment.
  • (2) Any person who commits an assault upon the person of another with a firearm shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years, or in a county jail for not less than six months and not exceeding one year, or by both a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and imprisonment.
  • (3) Any person who commits an assault upon the person of another with a machinegun, as defined in Section 16880, or an assault weapon, as defined in Section 30510 or 30515, or a .50 BMG rifle, as defined in Section 30530, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for 4, 8, or 12 years.
  • (4) Any person who commits an assault upon the person of another by any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years, or in a county jail for not exceeding one year, or by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by both the fine and imprisonment.

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Fighting For Your Freedom

Regardless of how your charges came to be, the most vital part of the process now is to work on your defense strategy immediately. Now is not the time to entertain plea deals or give up. Now is the time to decide whether or not your freedom and good name and having the ability to have unrestricted opportunities in the future are important.  Rather than have a blemish on your record that will no doubt have a negative impact on important areas of your life, you need an attorney to fight for you.

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Examples Of Assault With A Deadly Weapon

  • Attacking someone with a broken glass bottle
  • Throwing a tire iron at someone during an altercation
  • Using your keys to punch someone
  • Setting an unruly dog on a person

Possible penalties: Penalties for assault with a deadly weapon can include charges ranging from Misdemeanor to Felony charges and anywhere from probation up to four years or more in prison depending on prior arrest and circumstances. In addition, you may be liable for thousands of dollars in fines and penalties and be subject to restitution and special programs.

Do Not Plea Bargain

The state is not going to help you attain a reasonable outcome. It is not in your DWIbest interest to plea bargain, especially without an attorney present.  Our team has worked on cases like this with successful outcomes and is available to you. Contact us to learn how we can help you.

Possible Defenses To Assault With A Deadly Weapon Charges

As with any charge that you are facing, you want a vigorous defense to the charges. In the case of an Assault with a deadly weapon, there are some defenses that can be used:

  • Self Defense is the obvious and most common defense
  • You were protecting and defending your loved ones
  • You are being misidentified and are not the person who was involved in the incident
  • The accusation is false, the injured person actually injured themselves
  • This is all a misunderstanding

Get Ahead Of Your Defense Call Chad Lewin

If you’ve been charged with assault with a deadly weapon in Los Angeles, time is of the essence! Every minute you wait for matters, so call defense attorney Chad Lewin at Lewin Law Group immediately for a FREE, CONFIDENTIAL consultation at (800) 458-1488. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you or your loved ones.