Quincy Assault Lawyer

Attorney Michael DelSignore and the lawyer at DelSignore Law have been defending people charged with assault and batter whether domestic or unrelated to a dating relationship for years.

Assault charges can sometimes be worked out short of trial or an admission. One of the first thing you will do when you meet a lawyer at DelSignore law is provide your background as what you are doing with your life, how far you have gone in school, what kind of work you do, in order to determine what type of mitigation we can present to the district attorney. When someone has little or no record, there is a greater ability to work out a favorable agreement without a trial.

Sometimes, decisions made in the heat of the moment could forever change your life. Even the most cool-headed among us has lost their temper and made choices that impact their future. If your choices led to assault charges, a Quincy assault lawyer could be able to help.

Call today to set up a confidential consultation with a dedicated defense attorney. Just one conversation with a lawyer may help give you an idea of how to proceed.

In Quincy District Court, prosecutors will consider an assault as an attack that is either physical or verbal in nature. However, a person must act intentionally and use it to evoke fear and distress in another person. Simple assault may be a misdemeanor that could carry penalties of jail time and paying damages to the victim of the assault.

Prosecutors in Quincy often charges assault in connection with battery. There are two common forms of assault and battery in Massachusetts: intentional and reckless. Intentional assault and battery requires the defendant to touch the person they assaulted intentionally, without their consent.

Reckless assault and battery occurs when the defendant intentionally causes bodily harm to another person. To be able to convict someone of reckless assault and battery, the prosecutors must be able to show the person knew their actions would cause serious harm to the other person. Those facing assault and battery charges could face up to two years in prison and fines of up to $1,000.

When facing violence, a person may defend themselves. Facing attackers with violence is sometimes the only option. In many cases, self-defense is lawful and an acceptable reason to fight, so long as the person acted in a reasonable manner. That is why self-defense is such a common defense strategy used by assault attorneys in Quincy. Defending others during an attack may also be a defense strategy in the courtroom.

However, the strategies of self-defense and defending others only work when a person considered every other option besides violence first. For example, if a person faces assault charges because they got into a fight at a bar, self-defense is often not an option as a legal defense.

Also, if non-violent options were available to the defendant, like asking for help from a bouncer, but they did not pursue those alternatives and instead turned to violence, self-defense may not be a viable defense strategy.

Another possible defense is voluntary consent. If both parties consented to the contact, neither party can press assault charges. A Quincy assault lawyer could help those facing assault charges determine the best defense strategy possible.

A Quincy assault lawyer may make the difference between a successful future and one inhibited by past mistakes. By speaking with an attorney about your case, you may be able to protect your rights and ensure your best interests are represented.

Call today to set up a free consultation with an experienced assault attorney, who could work to ensure that one bad decision does not impact you for the rest of your life.