Assault With a Deadly Weapon

Orange County assault with a deadly weapon lawyer, William Weinberg is an experienced attorney who has successfully defended hundreds of clients, including those who have been charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Assault with a deadly weapon is a very serious offense and can result in serious punishments. Therefore, if you or someone you know has been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, it is extremely important that you hire an experienced attorney in Orange County to help defend your case.

Your life could be severely adversely affected if you are convicted of assault with a deadly weapon. Assault with a deadly weapon is one of the most serious charges in California and the punishments for this crime can be severe. Being convicted of assault with a deadly weapon could result in up to four years in jail, up to $10,000 in fines, and a strike on your criminal record under California’s Three Strikes Law.

In California, assault with a deadly weapon is covered under California Penal Code Section 245(a)(1) and basically includes any kind of assault where the perpetrator uses either a deadly weapon or force likely to cause great bodily injury. An experienced assault with a deadly weapon attorney in Orange County will help you understand the legal distinction in assault charges and prepare a solid defense specific to your case.

To convict a person on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, the prosecution must first prove that the accused assaulted someone. Assault is simply an intentional attempt to commit a violent injury. Threatening statements that cause another person to believe that they are in imminent danger also constitute assault. It is important to note that for assault charges the prosecutor does not have to prove that you actually physically harmed someone, but only that you attempted to cause someone physical harm.

The second thing that a prosecutor must prove in convicting someone of assault with a deadly weapon is that the accused actually used a deadly weapon or force likely to cause great bodily injury during the course of the assault. A deadly weapon is any object or weapon inherently deadly or used in a manner that is capable of causing or is likely of causing great bodily injury or death. Some examples of deadly weapons include: a baseball bat, knife, brass knuckles, unloaded firearm, vehicle, broken bottle, or some type of blunt object. However, please note that this list is not exhaustive and any object that is used to inflict serious bodily injury could be considered a deadly weapon.

All twelve members of the jury must conclude that both the assault and the use of the deadly weapon have been proved beyond a reasonable doubt before a person can be convicted of assault with a deadly weapon. An experienced assault with a deadly weapon attorney in Orange County can help effectively present your case to the jury and ensure that you present the best defense possible.

Orange County assault with a deadly weapon lawyer William Weinberg is an extremely experienced lawyer in Orange County who has many years of experience defending clients charged with various crimes. He will consider your case free of charge and advise you of your options. To reach him please contact his Irvine office at 949-474-8008 or by emailing him at bill@williamweinberg.com.