Assault Lawyer in Jacksonville
Have You Been Accused of Assault in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, you don’t need to actually harm another person to be charged with a misdemeanor assault. Just making an allegedly threatening gesture in the wrong direction can leave you facing fines, probation, jail time, and more. If you are accused of assault, act quickly to retain a Jacksonville assault attorney.
The Trevor J. Avery Law Firm is prepared, dedicated legal counsel to safeguard your future. We provide personalized attention for every case. Contact our firm online or at (910) 405-8459 to discuss your rights.
Types of Assault in North Carolina
There is no uniform defense that anyone accused of assault uses to defend their rights. The attorney at The Trevor J. Avery Law Firm has successfully litigated a range of assault cases for our clients.
Punishments for misdemeanor assault cases depend on the class of the misdemeanor and the previous convictions of the accused. Typically, the accused can face a jail sentence of up to 60 days and a fine of up to $1,000. This can vary depending on the details of the case, including whether there was a serious injury, if it involved the use of a deadly weapon, or if the alleged assault occurred against a protected class, such as a woman, child, state employee, or school employee.
What is the Penalty for Simple Assault in North Carolina?
The penalty for simple assault in North Carolina is a Class 2 misdemeanor. If you have no prior convictions, the sentence could involve probation or up to 30 days in jail. If you have been convicted of this offense in the past, the judge could sentence you to 60 days in jail, and you may be required to pay a fine of up to $1,000. A simple assault is also considered the least serious assault offense and involves unlawfully assaulting another person. This can include unlawfully touching someone or threatening someone with bodily harm when it appears that you have the immediate capacity to carry out your threat.
Our Jacksonville Assault Lawyer Can Defend Your Future
An assault conviction can ruin your life with long-lasting effects. Along with the criminal charges you are facing, you may additionally face a civil lawsuit for personal or property damage. The Trevor J. Avery Law Firm takes steps to maintain the freedoms of our clients.
Clients choose to work with our firm because:
- We have represented thousands of clients in a range of legal situations
- We strive to ensure constant communication with all clients
- We offer flexible payments options to alleviate the situation
- We are a military-friendly business that is proud to serve the armed forces
- We are organized, professional, and competent
Make sure you have a seasoned criminal defense law firm on your side when you are accused of a crime. A qualified defense can make all of the difference in your assault case.
Call our law firm at (910) 405-8459 as soon as possible after you are charged with assault. We offer confidential consultations to discuss your case with an experienced Jacksonville assault attorney.
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I was facing 3 charges, granted the police officers completely overcharged and without merit, however, Trevor knew what to do in order to prepare a strong case to make sure that when he spoke with the DA this would be clearly displayed. If convicted of one of the charges I was accused of it would have put my employment in jeopardy. Needless to say, I was overjoyed and elated when I received his call that "ALL" charges had been dismissed! He charged me a reasonable fee and accepted a payment plan! I am extremely pleased with his service and would recommend him in a heartbeat!- Former Client
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He was able to get my case dismissed and saved me a lot of money!!!! I will definitely refer him to everyone!!!! Thank you!!!!- Jaclyn
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I hired Mr. Avery to represent me for my custody case. He was upfront with me about what to expect right from the beginning and he came through. He was easy to talk to, and I knew he was being honest with me about my case. I had to call him a couple of times after business hours because of my work schedule and he still made time to answer my questions. I have my kids thanks to Mr. Avery. I would recommend him to anyone.- Former Client
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An awesome experience with down to earth attorneys they are in my opinion the best attorneys in Jacksonville.- Nelson J.
