Salt Lake City Criminal Defense Lawyer - Assault and Battery
Charges
of simple assault or battery in Salt Lake City are often handled
in the
Salt
Lake City Justice Court.
Even a misdemeanor assault or battery charge can still result
in
substantial jail time, heavy fines, and other consequences.
If a
weapon or injuries are involved, the charge can be enhanced to an
aggravated assault.
As a
criminal
defense lawyer in Salt Lake City, Utah,
Stephen
Howard has extensive experience defending assault charges and other
violent crimes. He has obtained not guilty verdicts or
dismissals
on charges including aggravated assault, domestic violence assault,
simple assault,
aggravated
robbery,
and more. If you are facing criminal prosecution in Salt Lake
City for assault or other criminal charges, an experienced criminal
lawyer can make all the difference.
A skilled criminal defense lawyer can help you explore possible
defenses in your case. Under Utah criminal law,
self-defense
provides a complete defense to a charge of assault. Defending
another person or defending property under some circumstances can also
form a complete defense to a charge of assault.
As a
criminal lawyer in Utah
who has handled literally thousands of serious criminal charges,
Stephen Howard has the experience necessary to spot potential defenses
involving factual errors, mistaken identity issues, constitutional
violations, and more.
If you have been charged with a crime in the Salt Lake area,
contact us
now for a free consultation.

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