Assault Charges Carry Severe Penalties in Pennsylvania – Get the Legal Representation You Need
Assault convictions in Pennsylvania can lead to fines, jail (or prison) time, and other penalties. As a result, if you have been charged with any form of assault, you need to work with an experienced defense lawyer who can help protect you by all means available.
While getting convicted is a very real possibility, there are also various ways to defend against assault charges—the key is choosing the right defenses based on the facts of your case.
Experienced Defense Lawyer for All Pennsylvania Assault Cases
Frank Klopp is an experienced criminal defense lawyer committed to protecting his clients regardless of the allegations against them. If you are facing assault charges in Pennsylvania, Frank can use his experience to build and execute an effective defense strategy on your behalf. Frank has a proven record of success in helping his clients avoid convictions for different types of assault charges.
At Klopp Law, we handle all types of assault cases, including:
Simple Assault
The crime of simple assault can involve any of the following: (i) intentionally attempting to cause bodily injury; (ii) knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury; (iii) negligently causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon; or (iv) attempting by “physical menace” to put someone in fear of imminent serious bodily injury. In most cases, simple assault is a second-degree misdemeanor offense that carries up to a $5,000 fine and two years behind bars.
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated assault charges can take several forms as well. However, some of the most common types of aggravated assault charges are those involving allegations of:
- Attempting to cause serious bodily injury
- Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing serious bodily injury
- Attempting to cause, or intentionally or knowingly causing, bodily injury with a deadly weapon
The grading of aggravated assault charges in Pennsylvania depends on the specific allegations involved. Aggravated assault can either be prosecuted as a first-degree or second-degree felony offense. This means the penalties start at a $5,000 fine and up to 10 years in a State Correctional Institution.
Other Assault Charges
In addition to simple assault and aggravated assault, Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Criminal Code establishes several other assault-related crimes. Criminal defense attorney Frank Klopp defends individuals who are facing these charges, which include:
- Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer or Sports Official
- Endangerment of a Public Safety Official
- Ethnic Intimidation
- Propulsion of Missiles Into an Occupied Vehicle or Onto a Roadway
- Reckless Endangerment
- Strangulation
- Unauthorized Administration of an Intoxicant
Charges for crimes against persons range from summary to felony offenses. During your initial consultation, Frank can explain the penalties you are facing and guide you in making informed decisions about your defense that will increase your chances of achieving the best outcome in your Assault case.
Discuss Your Assault Case with Klopp Law in Confidence
To schedule a confidential consultation and discuss your Pennsylvania assault case in confidence with criminal defense attorney Frank Klopp, contact us today by calling (484) 339-3003 or get started by contacting us online as soon as possible.