Assault Defense

There are over 800,00 reported assaults in America each year. The statistic that really matters is you. If you are charged with assault you need to have the right lawyer for the case. That means you need a lawyer from Schoeneberg Marty L.L.C.

Assaults vary from situations giving rise to serious injuries to a simple slap or push. Assault can be an attempt or threat to hit or strike another person. Alternatively, it can mean inflicting serious injury on a person by use of a weapon. It can even include the reckless operation of an automobile.

Because the criminal charge of assault can cover a number of different types of conduct, it is important to get a good, experienced lawyer if you are charged with any assault. The lawyers at Schoeneberg Marty L.L.C are experienced in handling all assault cases and are ready to help you with a smart, aggressive defense. We listen to what you have to say. Many times to so-called “victim” is lying. We know that. We want to hear your side before the police hear it.

In Missouri the offense of Assault is covered in Chapter 565 of the Missouri Revised Statutes Assault in the third degree, is a misdemeanor. The most serious of assault cases is the class A felony of Assault in the First Degree. An assault conviction can result in only a fine. It can also mean life in prison. With the right attorney working for you your assault case can even be dismissed. If it is not dismissed and there is going to be a trial, you need the confidence that your lawyer is experienced, skilled and knowledgeable. That is why you need to call on the lawyers at Schoeneberg Marty L.L.C.

A misdemeanor is a crime that does not carry a term of years in the penitentiary, or as it is called in Missouri, The Department of Corrections [link to: Missouri department of corrections at: doc.mo.gov]. A felony is a crime that carries a sentence that results, or can result, in a term of years in the Department of Department of Corrections.

Assault in the first degree is a class B felony unless in the course of committing the assault the defendant inflicts serious physical injury on the victim. If there is a serious physical injury the charge is raised to a class A felony. This is another reason to call the lawyers at Schoeneberg Marty L.L.C. Many times the prosecuting attorney will charge a person with a class A felony and claim serious physical injury where there is none.

Some assaults occur in bars, some because of road rage, some at work and some at home. Each of these takes a different approach in defending the client. Sometimes the person who started the assault walks away while the innocent person gets arrested and charged. Since the police often arrive after a fight has started or ended, an angry spouse, girlfriend or prejudiced onlookers can wrongly convince police to arrest you, even though you were simply defending yourself. Experience in these cases is important. Having the knowledge and skill to defend these cases is critical.

Each assault case takes a thorough investigation of the facts. There are many defenses to a charge of assault. Do not leave your future to chance. Call Wayne Schoeneberg now at Schoeneberg Marty L.L.C. 636-486-4861.