Assault

At Owens & Perkins, we know that being charged with a crime like this can turn your entire world upside down. Even a misdemeanor conviction for assault could result in jail time, probation, expensive counseling and possibly the loss of the right to bear arms. If the assault is charged as a felony, a potential lengthy term in prison is possible. Owens & Perkins has experienced, effective Attorneys to represent you in these types of cases.

First, every aspect of your case needs to be investigated. From interviewing eyewitnesses and other potential witnesses to reviewing all of the physical evidence, our Attorneys will strive to evaluate the strength of the case against you and develop any and all potential defenses. Oftentimes people charged with assault were actually defending themselves or others, but are nevertheless charged. In these situations we will aggressively fight to show that you were acting in self-defense or defense of others or property and therefore did not break the law.

Next, we will discuss the outcome of the investigation with you, and together decide on the best course of strategy. Sometimes, when the State has a strong case, that strategy will be to negotiate for the best possible deal with the Prosecutor. This will include gathering and presenting mitigating evidence to the Prosecutor and, when possible, seeking to achieve a deal that avoids or reduces incarceration or even avoids a criminal conviction. This evidence includes not only evidence showing any weaknesses in their case, but also evidence of your good character that shows why you should not be treated like a common criminal.

If, on the other hand, you are innocent or there are solid defenses to the charges, we may elect to proceed to trial. If that is the path chosen, our experienced trial Attorneys will fight for you. This includes filing any Pre-Trial Motions to limit the evidence that may be admissible against you, as well as preparing the case for trial to present to a jury or judge in a light most favorable to you.

If you are interested in contacting Owens & Perkins to learn more about how we will defend you against your criminal charge, click here or call us at 480.994.8824.