Are you facing assault charges in Bullitt County Kentucky? If so, you are facing some potentially serious consequences including fines and potential time in jail, even in cases where no one was actually injured. An assault with a lethal weapon such as a gun, or an attack resulting in serious injuries can result in a ten to 20 year prison sentence and a heavy fine.
My name is John Schmidt, and after more than 25 years as a criminal defense attorney here in Shepherdsville I can tell you these charges are quite serious and you will need the advice and representation of an experienced lawyer. This isn’t just going to be about the outcome in your case, an assault conviction will affect your personal and professional life in many ways down the road. I will work to protect your interests at every step in the process while seeking the best possible outcome in your case.
It is not uncommon for the initial assault charges in Bullitt County to include felony accusations. The circumstances surrounding the events leading to an arrest will have a lot to do with how your case might ultimately play out. The first question in an assault case is often related to the intent of the accused. Did you intend to get into a physical altercation or fight, did you understand what might happen and choose to fight anyway, or were your actions considered to be reckless based upon the situation at hand?
Was there an alleged weapon associated with the assault? Kentucky law adds additional consequences when a “dangerous instrument” or “deadly weapon” contributed to the assault. These can be anything from a gun to a knife, or even the fist that threw the punch or the foot that delivered the kick.
If the attack appears to be intentional, a person accused of assault charges in Bullitt County will usually be charged with Assault in the first or second degree. These charges are felonies that carry a potential prison sentence of 5 to 20 years and a fine that can be as much as $10,000. You are going to need an experienced criminal defense attorney to stand up for you, protect your rights, investigate what has happened and the actions of all law enforcement personnel and evidence collection technicians. There is a lot at stake, and I can definitely help you.
We invite you to contact us via e-mail, schedule an appointment or call us today at (502) 509-1490 to get the advice and aggressive criminal defense you need and deserve. At the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates we bring more than 25 years of experience to your side of the equation, and work hard to achieve a much better outcome in your case than you can or will accomplish on your own.