Virginia Assault Lawyer

Many acts of violence or attempts at violence are charged as assault in Virginia. Virginia assault charges are generally considered misdemeanors, but one can face felony assault charges or enhanced penalties for various types of assault. If you have been charged with any type of assault, contact a skilled Virginia assault lawyer to protect your rights and to outline your options for defense.

Virginia Assault

Often, when someone is arrested after an act of violence, he or she is charged with assault and battery. While many people think "assault and battery" is one charge, they are actually two distinct charges:

• Assault is the intent to inflict injury on another person.
• Battery is when one causes unwanted physical contact with another person.

Therefore, to be charged with assault and battery in Virginia, one has to intend to strike or otherwise injure another person and has to actually come in contact with the person. If no contact occurs, a person can still be charged with assault if there was intent to harm.

There are many types of assault with which an individual may be charged. The Virginia assault lawyers defend clients facing misdemeanor and felony assault charges, including:

• Assault and Battery
• Simple Assault
• Aggravated Assault
• Assault against a law enforcement officer, corrections officer, firefighter, or other emergency personnel
• Assault against a teacher, principal, or guidance counselor
• Domestic Violence or Domestic Assault

Virginia Assault Defense

The attorneys have an arsenal of defense options for your case. From disproving intent to proving self-defense, your Virginia assault attorney will work to having your case dismissed. In the event that a dismissal of the charges is not possible, your defense attorney may attempt to negotiate a deferred sentence, in which you are not convicted or sentenced for the assault if you successfully comply with the terms of the deferred sentence. Finally, you may be able to reach a settlement of restitution with the injured party. If the victim and courts agree that the victim has achieved satisfaction, the Virginia assault case will be dismissed.

For an evaluation of your case and to explore options for your defense, contact us to speak with a successful Virginia assault attorney.