Assault

Pennsylvania Assault Charges

Assault charges run the gamut from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Having an experienced lawyer by your side can mean the difference between a long jail sentence and probation with no jail time or even acquittal. But you must act quickly, before speaking to the police. Remember, anything that you say can be held against you.

The attorneys of Loughran, Mlakar & Bilik have spent more than 36 combined years fighting for people who have been charged with serious crimes. We know how to get charges reduced or work towards a full acquittal. From law offices in Greenburg, Pennsylvania, we help people throughout southwestern Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh and Westmoreland County.

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Pennsylvania laws contain two basic levels of assault charges:

Simple Assault is a misdemeanor, and carries punishments ranging from probation to jail time.

Aggravated Assault is a felony, and refers to any assault that causes serious bodily injury and / or involves a weapon. Aggravated Assault is a more serious offense that is more likely to involve incarceration. However, conviction of aggravated assault does not always mean jail time.

Although it is not considered a separate charge in Pennsylvania, there are special considerations in cases of Domestic Violence. When an alleged victim calls the police and makes an allegation, the police are required by law to make an arrest. Many people call in domestic violence allegations just to scare someone or win an argument, only to find that they have put their significant others in jail.

In a case of domestic violence, the alleged victim cannot simply drop the charges. The decision regarding whether to prosecute the case belongs to the District Attorney. That is why you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to negotiate a resolution with the District Attorney.

Defense of Assault Charges

A common defense against assault charges is self-defense. Especially in a situation like a chaotic bar fight, such a defense can be persuasive. In addition, our lawyers have been very successful in assault cases. Many have been reduced or dismissed altogether.

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