At the Gutheinz Law Firm, we have defended everything from simple assault to sexual assault. As criminal defense attorneys, we know that the facts are never quite as simple as law enforcement and prosecutors make them out to be. When we accept a case we begin by assembling the facts and then we endeavor to prove where the Government's case is weak or erroneous. A conviction for an assault creates a social stigma and a lifetime of lost employment opportunities. As attorneys, we fight to win your case, and where possible secure an expungement of your criminal record.
We are ready to defend any type of assault charge, including:
It is important to note that even if the alleged victim was not hurt, you could still be charged.
Our law firm includes a former prosecutor in the U.S. Army and a former Special Agent. We know the laws and how the criminal justice system works. We also have inside knowledge of how criminal charges such as assault are investigated and prosecuted, and are ready to put our experience to work for you.
The punishments for assault depends on many factors, such as whether serious injuries occurred, the relationship of the alleged victim to the defendant, the defendant's criminal past, and other factors. For misdemeanor simple assault, you could be facing fines of up to $4,000 and up to a year in jail, while a felony assault can yield years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. Your future is at stake and it is important that you work with an attorney early on in your case.
We are ready to listen to your side of the story. Tell us what led to your assault arrest and we can explore your potential defense options.
Schedule a free consultation online or call (281) 888-0470.
The client was charged with continuous sexual assault of a minor which was dismissed due to the advocacy of defense counsel.
Client was charged with aggravated assault which was dismissed due to the advocacy of defense counsel.
Client’s Felony criminal mischief dismissed when defense established that the alleged victims account and statement of damages was not true.