A charge of assault with a deadly weapon is a serious charge. A conviction can affect the course of the rest of your life. At Law Office of Michael L. Fell, we see clients who all too often have given up. They believe that they’re out of defense options and they must simply accept what they’re being accused of. This is not usually the case. Your best bet is to contact a criminal defense attorney who can go over your case and provide specific advice.

Keep reading to learn about the potential consequences of a conviction as well as the defense options to a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. You can also reach out to Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 for a free case evaluation.

Potential penalties for a conviction of assault with a deadly weapon

First, it’s important to understand just how serious this situation is. A person who’s convicted of felony assault with a deadly weapon in California could spend as long as four years in prison and pay fines of up to $10,000. A conviction of misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon comes with up to a year in jail and fines of up to $1,000. The courts may also be able to seize the weapon used in the assault and destroy it.

You have defense options

There’s no question that these charges feel overwhelming and are frightening. However, there are a number of defense options that we may be able to raise on your behalf. This is why you must work with a criminal defense attorney who is experienced in these type of cases.

Self-defense is a common defense. With this option, we can argue that you did commit the assault but that you were protecting yourself or another person. We may also argue that there was consent and that the person accusing you actually agreed to what transpired. False facts is another option, in which we show that the supposed evidence against you is simply false or otherwise inaccurate.

Involuntary act may be argued if you didn’t meant to commit the assault or it was otherwise involuntary. Finally, we may argue factual impossibility. In this instance, we’d argue that according to the evidence available, it was impossible for you to been the person who committed the assault.

Call us today to get more information on your unique options

We’ve provided you with information on the general ways in which a person can respond to being accused of assault with a deadly weapon. The best way to handle your individual case will vary based on a number of factors and may or may not be listed above.

For example, if there is a wealth of evidence against you then you may want to seek out a plea deal. We can use our decades of experience to ensure that you get the best possible representation for the most lenient sentence possible. Call Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 today for your free case evaluation.