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Breaking Down NY Assault Laws: A Look into Article 12
Assault and related offenses are defined and described by Article 120 of the New York Penal Code. Assaults are generally classified as felonies and misdemeanors, but there are other, lesser-known classification types, like violations.
Assault charges are serious matters and have consequences that include everything from fines to years in prison. The age and demographics of the victim, use of a weapon or vehicle, the extent of the injury, and the presence of children are just some of the factors that define the charges.
If you are facing assault charges, you should contact legal professionals with deep experience handling such serious and life-changing matters.
Assault Lawyers in NYC
The partners of D’Emilia Law – Paul D’Emilia and Kendra Monte – are well-versed in the prosecution and defense of various types of assault. They prosecuted countless assault cases during their years at the Kings County District Attorney’s office before founding their successful defense firm. Their strategies and pursuit of justice on behalf of their clients have resulted in several reduced charges, dismissals and favorable outcomes. The firm defends against various claims of assault.
Types of Assault:
- Reckless assault (of a child).
- Vehicular assault.
- Aggravated assault.
- Gang assault.
- Menacing.
- Hazing.
- Promoting a suicide attempt.
- Stalking.
- Luring a child.
In 2018, there were 43,051 reported cases of aggravated assault in New York State. Police and prosecutors are doing all they can to make examples of the accused in an effort to curb such high crime rates. D’Emilia Law’s assault lawyers have a record of success defending against various assault accusations and situations, including:
- False or erroneous claims.
- Misunderstandings.
- First-time offenses.
- Repeat offenses.
- High-profile claims.
If convicted, the penalties for assault can be severe and can include years in prison and thousands of dollars in fees and insurance costs alone.
Why D’Emilia Law? Your Go-To Defense Against Assault Charges”
We understand how paralyzing assault charges might seem; you feel that your employment, family relationships and community standing could be on the line. You need defense lawyers who are as experienced as they are compassionate. Our NYC assault lawyers are seasoned negotiators who have kept many clients from going to trial and have successfully expunged their records. This ultimately provided clients with the chance to put these incidents behind them and hold their heads up high.
Decades of experience in court has made defending assault charges second nature to the criminal defense attorneys at D’Emilia Law. Whether this is your first arrest or your latest one, you can be assured that their deep knowledge of criminal law, calm and confident demeanor, and the respect of the legal community will provide the basis for an effective defense.
Contact D’Emilia Law today.
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