Miami Assault & Aggravated Assault Charges

Criminal Defense Attorney in Miami, Florida

Have you been named in a criminal investigation involving assault or aggravated assault in Miami? Have you been accused of assaulting a law enforcement officer? You will need immediate and aggressive legal representation by a knowledgeable criminal attorney if you are to have the opportunity to avoid a conviction for these serious charges.

In Florida's assault and battery statute, assault is defined as the threat or attempt of violence against another person, with the apparent ability to carry out the treat, therefore causing reasonable fear in the victim. Assault is distinguished from battery in that it does not involve the actual carrying out of the threat or attempt. Battery involves striking or touching another person, intentionally and against the victim's will. Often assault and battery charges are grouped together or the terms may be used interchangeably in common use.

Fight your Assault Charges with a Miami Criminal Lawyer

Although you may have been accused of assault or aggravated assault, this does not necessarily mean that your life as you know it needs to be affected. By consulting an experienced Miami criminal defense lawyer, you can find out what legal rights you have and what options you can explore in regard to challenging these charges and avoiding a conviction. An attorney can work to expedite your release from jail and can also begin immediately in defending your Constitutional rights to mitigate any potential penalties you may face or help you avoid a conviction altogether.

Assault is a violent crime that may be classified as anywhere from a second degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in jail all the way to a second degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years in Florida state prison. The severity of assault charges will vary depending on the defendant's criminal record, whether a weapon was used, whether the victim was a law enforcement officer, and other factors as well.

Contact Miami criminal attorney Michael Mirer today to fight your assault and battery charges in South Florida.