Aggravated Assault Defense Attorney in Salt Lake City
If you have been arrested for aggravated assault, do not face the charges without an experienced and aggressive criminal defense lawyer on your side. Charges for simple assault and battery carry stiff penalties. However, the penalties for aggravated assault are even more unforgiving. Contact the experienced attorneys at The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III for a free consultation about your case.
At The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III, our attorneys hate to lose. You can have confidence knowing that we will fight hard to protect your rights and future. We have extensive experience handling assault and battery charges in Utah, including cases involving aggravated assault. Under Utah law, aggravated assault occurs in the following situations:
- Assault causing serious injury: Any assault that leads to a serious bodily injury (broken bones, lacerations or other severe damage) is considered aggravated assault and will be charged as a second degree felony offense. If convicted, you could face a mandatory one year in jail and may face up to 15 years in prison and up to a $15,000 fine.
- Assault with a weapon: Assault with a deadly weapon, assault with a weapon used in a threatening manner and generally any other circumstance where a weapon was used in the commission of an assault is considered aggravated assault and will be charged as a third degree felony offense. If convicted, you could face a penalty of up to 5 years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine.
At The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III, our experience and backgrounds include work as a former police officer and police investigator. This experience has proven effective in our mission to provide clients with top defense representation in Utah. We know how a case is prepared and how to provide clients with effective defense representation.
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An experienced lawyer who is concerned with the outcome of your case can make a huge difference. We offer free initial consultations, are available for evening and weekend appointments and accept credit cards. To contact us, call 801.352.9331.
