In New York, assault is defined as the use of physical force against another person that results in injury or reckless behavior that results in injury. Assault can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. Both misdemeanor and felony assault charges can carry significant criminal penalties as well as collateral consequences.
If you have been charged with assault in New York, it is important to have an experienced defense lawyer on your side. At the Law Offices of Eric M. Sears, we offer powerful, intelligent defense representation to clients throughout the New York City metropolitan area. With more than 25 years of experience, attorney Eric M. Sears is prepared to defend your rights.
Contact us today online or by telephone at 646-652-6048 | 866-230-7208 to speak with an experienced New York assault attorney.
New York Assault Charges
There are many different kinds of assault charges in New York, including:
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Assault of a child
- Vehicular assault
- Gang assault
- Assault on a police officer
Menacing
In New York, a person who makes threats of violence against another can be charged with menacing. Like assault, menacing charges carry varying degrees of penalties depending on the way in which the threat was made and who the threat was made against. Menacing charges often accompany assault charges and both are serious accusations that should be aggressively defended against.
Contact a NYC Violent Crime Defense Lawyer
If you have been charged with assault, battery, weapons charges, homicide or any violent crime in New York, we are here to help. Contact us today online or by telephone at 646-652-6048 | 866-230-7208 to speak with a knowledgeable New York City violent crimes lawyer.
