How Can an Assault Lawyer Help You     

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Being charged with assault charges can be highly damaging to your reputation. People around develop a very negative mindset about the person accused, making it difficult to get on with their lives. Relationships, both personal and professional, suffer greatly. And there are several instances where assault charges have been proven to be completely fake.

Even if you did hurt someone, there might have been a reason behind it. Whatever the case might be, everyone is entitled to a proper defense, and this is where an assault lawyer can help you.

1. Gathering Evidence 

When you are charged with assault, you might be immediately taken into custody, depending on the state you are living in. You can do very little when you are confined. An assault lawyer will work on your behalf and gather evidence that can be presented at court to determine the true nature of the crime, and you establish your innocence.

Cross Checking medical reports that your alleged victim had filed, going through police records, speaking to witnesses- all of this will be done by the lawyer if your movement is restricted. The lawyer will also speak to the alleged victim, which the accused will no longer be able to do, and ask pertinent questions to determine if the accusations were false.

2. Determining the Nature of Assault

Assault is an umbrella term that can be used to cover a wide range of actions like battery, sexual assault, or unprovoked attacks, with or without a weapon. The sentences and punishments for each kind of assault vary from state to state. It would help if you had an attorney who will establish the exact nature of the crime so that you are not punished more than you should.

When you are charged, you can be sure that the opponent will use this as an excuse to get the most out of you in terms of compensation, when in fact, the case might be that he or she instigated you in some way. Maybe, it was not the intention of the accused to do any harm at all and whatever happened was in self-defense which was later being misconstrued. An assault lawyer will be able to uncover the truth behind the matter.

3. Compiling Reports and Petitions

Being charged with assault can be mentally draining, not when you have to worry about paperwork. The legalities associated with assault cases can be complex. There is also the matter of petitioning for parole if you are found guilty or filing appeals. All of this requires time and effort, along with a sound knowledge of assault law. Your lawyer will guide you every step of the way so that your side of the story is presented before the jury.

Unfortunately, a jury often makes up their mind even before the case has been presented in court, based on certain preconceived notions and inherent prejudices. The lawyer will help change that perception so that you get the fairest trial possible. The lawyer will compile or record all the evidence systematically and complete the necessary paperwork to make your case airtight.

An assault lawyer has the experience needed to look beyond the obvious and help you to clear your name so that you can return to your life as quickly as possible.