Fort Lauderdale Assault Lawyer

Assault Crimes

Assault is intentionally threatening another person, along with the ability to carry out the action AT THE TIME the threat is made - N OT LATER. In order for the courts to find someone guilty of assault, the subject must have the "present apparent ability" to carry out the threat, and the threat must "create a well-founded fear that violence is imminent." Circumstances that may increase the penalty for an assault conviction are the use of a deadly weapon or the individual's intention to commit a felony during the course of the assault. If you have been charged with assault, you should speak with a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer and former Miami-Dade Cyber Crime Prosecutor as soon as you can.

Oftentimes, police arrest individuals based on perceived threats where there was no imminent violence or well-founded fear, or there was no way the threat could have been accomplished in the moment -- that is, no present apparent ability. In this situation, a skilled attorney may be able to successfully argue that no crime was committed.

Assault Attorney in Fort Lauderdale

If you have been charged with a crime you have the right to an attorney. The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution states:

"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense."

If you have been charged with assault, you may find the legal proces s daunting. Therefore, hiring an attorney proficient in criminal law, criminal procedure, and the Florida Rules of Evidence will mean the difference in a case with a successful outcome and a case with a non-successful outcome. Seltzer Law, PA represents clients throughout the South Florida area . Our lead attorney's years of experience as a former prosecutor have provided our firm with significant insight into how a prosecutor deals with criminal cases. Let us advise you on Florida criminal laws and how best to navigate assault charges. We offer free, confidential consultations to all potential clients, 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

Contact a Fort Lauderdale assault attorney for aggressive legal representation if you are facing charges of assault.