Assault

If you’ve been charged with assault, you likely have several questions about how it will affect you and what may happen next. As a type of criminal charge, assault can have an impact on your life in several ways, including your ability to gain employment, social and familial ostracism, fees and penalties, and more. To minimize the influence these charges have on your life, you need an experienced and knowledgeable attorney in your corner. Koontz Law, PLLC is ready and willing to fight for you.

What Are Assault Charges?

There is a difference between assault charges and assault and battery charges in the state of North Carolina. When someone shows an intent to physically harm another, threatens to do so, or makes an attempt to do so, it is considered assault. When a crime actually involves the physical injury of another person, it is considered to be assault and battery. Assault charges, or assault and battery charges, can range from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the circumstances of the assault. Due to the wide range of variables that can play a role in an assault case, it’s important for a criminal defense attorney to have as much information as possible about the incident and to work with someone who understands the nuances of the law.

Assault and Battery in North Carolina

Every state has different laws and penalties when it comes to assault and battery, so a working knowledge of North Carolina’s laws is crucial. Most assault charges begin at a starting point of a Class 2 misdemeanor; however, aggravating factors can have a huge impact on the eventual charges and outcome. These aggravating factors can include but are not limited to:

Koontz Law: Your Best Defense

Our experienced team at Koontz Law, PLLC can examine the circumstances of your case and determine what your best course of action will be. We know the options you have when it comes to crafting your defense, and the importance of choosing your path forward. If you are a criminal defendant on pretrial release, meet with us for a free consultation with all the documents related to your alleged crime as well as the identities of any potential witnesses. After this consultation, you should have a much better understanding of the charges against you, your case in particular, possible outcomes and how we will use the tools at our disposal to fight for you.

Get Koontz Law On Your Side

When you work with us, you can rest assured that Attorney Brandy Koontz will be the one serving you as your legal representative and will personally handle your case. Our entire staff is committed to giving you the best experience and achieving the best outcome possible for you. Don’t leave your future in just anyone’s hands after you’ve been accused of assault. Contact the professionals at Koontz Law today for your free consultation.