Gilbert Assault & Battery Attorney

Charges related to assault and battery typically result in severe penalties for a person if they are convicted. At the Ciccarelli Law Offices, our team is here to help if you need a Gilbert assault and battery attorney by your side. Our team has a thorough understanding of the laws surrounding assault and aggravated assault in Arizona, and we know what it takes to help our clients get through these situations. Call us today so we can help get these charges reduced or dismissed altogether.

Why Choose the Ciccarelli Law Offices for Help With Your Case?

• The team at the Ciccarelli Law Offices strives to offer a client-centered approach to every case that we take. This means that we listen to the goals and needs of every client so we can formulate the best case strategy moving forward.
• Our attorneys work together when it comes to crafting the best possible defense strategy for the clients that we work with.
• We have no problem standing up to aggressive prosecutors, and we will take a case all the way to trial if that is what is necessary to ensure our clients are treated fairly.

Types of Charges for Assault and Battery in Gilbert

When most people hear assault and battery, they think they are the same thing. However, that is not necessarily the case. In Arizona, assault charges are handled under two separate laws:

• Simple Assault (A.R.S. 13-1203). This is considered a misdemeanor offense in Arizona, and this charge will apply under the following circumstances:
  • An individual places someone else in fear of bodily harm
  • Someone is touched in a way that was intended to cause them harm
  • Someone suffers actual physical harm
• Aggravated Assault (A.R.S. 13-1204). This is a more serious offense, and a person could face charges ranging anywhere from a Class 2 to a Class 6 felony. These charges are appropriate under the following circumstances:
  • The assault involved a deadly weapon
  • The victim sustained a serious physical injury
  • The victim was physically restrained
  • The victim suffered a temporary but serious disfigurement
  • The victim suffered a broken bone
  • The assault occurred after entering the victim’s residence
  • The victim was a protected individual in the line of duty, including a police officer, firefighter, prison guard, medical professional, teacher, etc.

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What Will an Attorney Do for an Assault and Battery Case?

The role of an attorney in these situations will be to advocate on behalf of their client through every step of the process. They will handle all communication with prosecutors and law enforcement officials and conduct a full investigation into the incident.

Some of the possible defense strategies that an attorney could use in these situations could include:

• Showing that the defendant did not intend to commit the assault
• Proving that the police did not follow proper procedures during their investigation or arrest
• Showing that the defendant was defending themselves or their property when the alleged assault occurred
• Proving that no person was actually harmed
• Proving that the defendant did not actually commit an assault or that they were mistaken for somebody else

While there are no guarantees in criminal defense law, understanding your rights and the legal options available to you can improve your chances when defending yourself. As criminal defense attorneys with years of experience in our criminal justice system, we understand how to negotiate with the court, how to identify questionable police conduct and suspicious testimony, and prevent clients from making certain kinds of mistakes.

Contact a Gilbert Assault and Battery Lawyer

If you or somebody you love has been arrested and charged with assault and/or aggravated assault in Gilbert or the surrounding areas of Arizona, reach out to the team at the Ciccarelli Law Offices for help today. Our Chandler criminal defense attorneys and others across the state of Arizona have extensive experience handling complex criminal defense cases, including misdemeanor and felony assault charges. We have the resources necessary to handle every aspect of assault investigations, and we want to help you get these charges reduced or dismissed. When you need a Gilbert assault and battery attorney, contact our team. At Ciccarelli Law offices, your success is Our Mission. Contact us now for a Free Case Evaluation.