New York Assault Defense Lawyer

If you've been arrested for or accused of assaulting a family member, spouse or your own child, you may be in danger of facing serious criminal charges. It is important to involve a New York domestic violence lawyer as soon as possible. This type of domestic violence is extremely serious and may mean that you will face imprisonment, fines and other criminal penalties, as well as face a restraining order and the loss of custody and visitation rights. An attorney can work to mitigate all of these negative consequences, helping to protect your future.

About Assault Charges & Domestic Violence in New York

Assault is a criminal offense that involves injuring another person. By definition, assault occurs when a person intentionally causes injury to another person or does so due to criminal negligence or recklessness. For example, if Joe walks up to Bob and hits him with a baseball bat, injuring Bob, this may be considered third degree assault, punishable under New York law by up to 12 months in county jail and a fine of up to $1,000. If Joe had used a gun and purposefully fired at Bob, seriously injuring him, this may be considered first degree assault and may be punishable by up to 25 years in prison and fines of up to $30,000.

When a person is accused of assaulting a family member, spouse, former spouse, parent of a shared child, one's own child, cohabitant or person he or she is living with, this may be considered domestic violence. The extent of injury and the nature of the offense itself will dictate what particular charges the defendant may face and what penalties may be enforced upon a conviction. Various types of spousal abuse and child abuse may be considered assault, depending on the specific case.