Assault Defense

Assault Defense Lawyer in Columbia, Missouri

Hiring an attorney is always important following an arrest. It is especially important when the charges include assault. After reviewing the police reports, a prosecutor will pick which specific assault charge to bring based upon his or her belief of what happened. Often, prosecutors will choose the most serious crime to charge the defendant with. An aggressive trial attorney can help get the charges reduced or possibly even dismissed.

Possible Consequences Of An Assault Charge

Depending on the specific charge and facts involved, you may face one or more of the following consequences if you are convicted.

• You may be required to serve jail time.
• You may lose your right to carry or own a firearm.
• You may be prohibited from having contact with the alleged victim.
• It may affect your current or future employment.
• You may be banned from the premises in which the incident took place.

Missouri’s Most Trusted Criminal Defense Attorneys

Our lawyers are aggressive and thorough. We know that we cannot rely on the police investigation, because police miss things. We need to conduct our own investigation. That means visiting the scene of the alleged crime and re-interviewing witnesses to sift through half-truths that may have been told to the police. We will bring in private investigators and legal experts to ensure that we have every fact at our disposal. Once we have gathered all the facts, we use them to build a strong criminal defense case to protect you.