Torrance Assault Lawyers

If you are facing assault charges in California, contact the experienced assault defense attorneys at McGregor & Ernenwein immediately. Our South Bay aggressive criminal defense lawyers have been defending clients charged with assault and other violent crimes since 1987 and are prepared to represent your assault case.

California Penal Code Section 240 states that an assault is “an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another.” An aggravated assault is considered more serious than a typical assault, due to the fact that that an aggravated assault is committed with the intent to cause serious physical harm to the victim. The following is a short list of examples of various degrees of assault:

• Assault with a deadly weapon
• Assault with intent to cause serious physical pain
• Causing fear in others by threats or endangerment
• Committing an assault while performing another crime (i.e. assault and robbery)
• Intention to commit battery
• Physically attacking an individual
• Threatening to cause physical harm
• Using threats or force to make a person engage in unwanted sexual acts

The penalty for an assault conviction is dependant upon the severity of the crime. For example, the penalty for committing basic assault is typically a fine of up to one thousand dollars or a jail term of up to 6 months; while more serious cases, such as assault with a deadly weapon may result in monetary fines of up to ten thousand dollars and a term of up to 4 years in prison. Crimes that are penalized more harshly include any assault committed against a peace officer, a medical professional rendering emergency services, or a lifeguard; or while on school property or a vehicle of public transportation.

If you have been charged with committing an assault, call McGregor & Ernenwein today to secure the representation of an accomplished assault defense lawyer who has the experience and knowledge to properly defend you.

If you have been arrested for assault in California’s South Bay, contact a Torrance Assault Defense Attorney at McGregor & Ernenwein today!