Winston-Salem Assault Defense Attorney

Experienced Criminal And Traffic Defense Lawyer

An assault crime conviction could be disastrous. If you have been charged with misdemeanor or felony assault, you could be facing serious fines, the loss of your freedom, a ruined reputation and the future career limitations that come with a criminal conviction. Facing assault charges can cause an extraordinary amount of anxiety, especially for those who are facing the criminal justice system for the first time.

Aggravated Assault Lawyer In Forsyth, Davidson And Davie Counties

Although this might be your first time in the system, I have handled thousands of criminal defense matters. As a Winston-Salem assault defense lawyer, I limit my focus to criminal and traffic defense and I limit my geographic coverage to Forsyth County, Davidson County and Davie County. This allows me to provide my clients with focused, streamlined litigation. My staff and I take the time to give all of my clients the attention and personalized service they deserve.

Assault And Battery

Simply put, assault can include unwanted or threatening touch or threat of touch, or a show of violence. There are many different assault crime variations. I represent clients in the criminal courts of Forsyth, Davidson and Davie counties in a range of assault cases:

• Misdemeanor assault charges: The penalties for misdemeanor assault become increasingly severe when certain aggravating factors exist, including the use of a deadly weapon, an under 18 or female victim, and if the victim was seriously hurt.
• Felony assault: Assault inflicting serious bodily injury and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill are two common felony assault charges. Obviously, a felony conviction could have catastrophic consequences, including years' imprisonment and a felony conviction on your permanent record.

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