Criminal Defense of Assault, Battery Charges
An assault can be charged as a relatively minor misdemeanor to serious felony. A criminal defense lawyer with a record of success in cases involving assault can work to minimize the negative consequences of any assault charge.
I am Steven M. DuBreuil, a Salt Lake City defense attorney who will protect your interests in assault cases. I will guide you through the legal process and advocate for a positive resolution to your case.
Common Assault Charges
Assault cases include domestic altercations, bar fights, situations involving weapons and more. I represent clients charged with:
- Simple assault
- Assault and battery
- Aggravated assault
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Domestic assault
I will review the police report and listen closely as you describe what happened. Information I obtain from you can help me develop a solid defense strategy. Based on the facts of your case, I may work to show that you were defending yourself, misidentified or falsely accused.
Clients have told me I was the first person who wanted to hear their side of the story.
In Utah, assault means putting someone in fear of eminent physical contact. Threatening to hit someone with a baseball bat is an assault, even if you never hit the person. Throwing a punch, but missing the intended victim, is an assault.
Long-Term Consequences
Do not plead guilty to an assault charge, without first speaking to a lawyer. A conviction for a violent crime on your record can have lasting consequences that can impede your ability to own a gun or get a job. My goal is to reduce or eliminate the potential negative outcomes for my clients today and in the years to come.
To arrange a free, one-hour consultation, please contact my office by e-mail or call 801-326-3695.
