Assault

Lawrenceville Attorney: Assault and Battery

If convicted for assault, you could face jail time, a fine, mandatory anger management classes, and a permanent criminal record. If divorced, your visitation and child custody rights could be impacted as well. Since many employers have a zero-tolerance policy regarding criminal convictions, you could lose your job if your employer discovers your conviction. Additionally, your insurance company can raise your rates and you could find it difficult to rent an apartment or find a job after a background check is conducted on you.

At the law office of Michael M. Sheffield, we work with the court to reduce the charges and sentence against our client. When exculpatory eyewitness testimony or evidence exists, we challenge the version of events offered by the prosecution -- especially in domestic violence cases. We also know that simply being aggressive is not always the most appropriate means of getting results. We know how to assess your case and the prosecution to determine which strategy will be most effective in getting the results you seek.

E-mail us or call us at 678-430-3026 for a free consultation about assault and battery with a criminal defense lawyer.

Charges of Domestic Violence, Battery, and Assault

We have a strong record for success. That record is a result of 30 years in the practice of criminal law. We combine that experience with a commitment of personal attention to our cases such as:

• Bar fights
• Domestic violence charges
• Fights in parking lots
• Road rage cases
• Disputes between neighbors
• Sexual assault / rape

Our firm can defend you against all varieties of assault and battery charges. We can handle cases involving simple assault in which the accused allegedly threatened violence, but made no physical contact. We can handle cases involving simple battery in which physical contact was allegedly involved.

In addition, we can handle serious aggravated assault cases. Typically, these are cases in which the accused allegedly committed an act of assault and battery with a weapon such as a gun or a knife.

We can also handle additional charges related to assault and battery, such as domestic violence, sexual assault or rape.

For a free consultation about how we can stand up for your rights, e-mail us or call us at 678-430-3026.