Compton Assault Crimes Attorney
Facing Assault Charges? Get Seasoned Legal Counsel!
If you have been arrested for or accused of committing assault, you are facing serious charges. You need to contact the seasoned legal advocate at the Law Office of James Mendez as soon as possible. Prosecutors will likely seek the strictest penalties against you, especially if it is not your first offense.
No matter what the circumstances, you need to act now to start building your defense. Assault crimes often result in life-altering consequences, such as jail time, fines, probation, and other legal penalties. You cannot afford to try and navigate this time on your own! Get a Compton assault crimes attorney on your side today.
Building a Defense Against Your Charges
Attorney James Mendez has years of legal experience, including insight as a former prosecutor, and can utilize this to help with your case. He understands how to build strategic defenses and has handled countless numbers of tough criminal case.
Your defense will depend heavily on the circumstances of your case. Are you facing simple assault, which is a misdemeanor, or aggravated assault, which is a felony? The level of offense will greatly impact how your defense will be sculpted.
For example, you may be able to use the following types of defenses:
- Proving there was no real intention to cause harm or threat
- Demonstrating that the object in your hand was not actually a deadly weapon
- Claiming your action were out of self-defense or protection for another
- Showing that an officer violated your rights in some way during the arrest process
You could be facing up to $10,000 in fines, not to mention any restitution if a victim claims serious injuries. Don't let assault charges ruin your future or your freedom!
Give the Law Office of James Mendez a call today to schedule your free, initial consultation. As a Compton criminal defense lawyer, he is available 24/7 to provide counsel for your case.