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Do Not Let Assault Charges Destroy Your Future

In most cases, assault arises from a simple argument or misunderstanding. Sometimes alcohol and stress lead to violent altercations. You don’t need to be a hardened criminal or have a sinister plot of some kind to be charged with assault in New York. Although most assaults happen as a result of a moment of passion rather than a premeditated plan, the penalties are still quite severe. You should not let a single out-of-character mistake destroy your life and your future prospects.

The Law Office of Raji S. Zeidan, PC, provides strong criminal defense in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, Ulster County and throughout the Hudson Valley area. With more than a decade of legal experience, attorney Raji Zeidan knows how to fight assault charges. He will walk you through the legal process you are facing, and he will fight aggressively to get you the best outcome possible.

First-Degree And Second-Degree Assault

At the most basic level, first-degree and second-degree assault are separated by the degree to which the victim was injured by the assault. Generally, second-degree assault only requires that the person suffered a physical injury or a serious physical injury, whereas first-degree assault charges usually involve disfigurement, loss of a body part, etc. It is important to note that this is not the only distinction between first-degree and second-degree assault, and it is not always the factor separating the two. For example, you could be charged with first-degree assault even if the victim only suffered a serious physical injury if the crime also included the use of a deadly weapon.

  • First-degree assault penalties: First-degree assault is charged as a Class B felony in New York, punishable by up to $5,000 in fines and up to 25 years imprisonment.
  • Second-degree assault penalties: For second-degree assault, you could face the same $5,000 fine and up to seven years of prison time.

Clearly, assault is a serious crime that carries serious criminal penalties. Make sure you that you mount the strongest defense possible to avoid the damage that a conviction could have on your life and your future.

Contact A Committed Criminal Defense Lawyer

Do not take a passive approach. There is too much at stake on your case. Call an experienced attorney to fight for you at 845-233-6704 or email the firm today.