Have you or someone you love been arrested for assault? Assault can run a gamut of seriousness, but whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, you are entitled to vigorous representation from an experienced Riverview, FL assault lawyer. Even if you think the charge is a mistake or the other party started it, you may still have to face the Florida criminal justice system.
Don’t face the justice system alone. The consequences of an assault arrest may start immediately, from a loss of reputation to losing your job, paying thousands on court costs, and even going to jail while you wait for a hearing. Securing quality legal representation is essential to protecting your rights and your freedom. At Olivero Law, P.A., we believe that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, and we make it hard for the prosecutor to prove it. We can advise you during police interrogation, petition for lower bail, and build a strong case to keep you out of jail. Call us today for a personalized consultation.
Assault in Florida is defined as an intentional, unlawful threat, (either in word or deed) to do violence to another person, coupled with the apparent ability to follow through with the violence, and therefore creating a fear on the part of the victim that they will suffer harm. There is a lot of room for interpretation of whether you, as the accused, actually meant to intentionally harm someone or whether you were simply speaking hyperbolically in frustration or anger.
Our lawyer knows the statutes that cover your civil rights very well and carefully reviews every detail of your arrest to ensure your rights were not violated. This includes violations during the arrest, the police department’s evidence gathering, and your treatment during interrogations.
Our next step is to evaluate the charges against you. Did you act in self-defense? Were you provoked to get you to react violently? We weigh all extenuating circumstances as part of our case-building. It may be that you were overcharged, and we’re able to get the charges reduced or dismissed. Or, perhaps the other party is truly to blame, in which case we work to get you exonerated.
We also carefully review all the evidence the police and prosecutors have against you. Was it collected following Florida law, or were your civil rights violated during the investigation? We investigate all these questions and take steps to remove tainted evidence from jury consideration.
If you’re arrested for assault, it’s important to talk to our Riverview assault lawyer right away. You may have been arrested, but there’s a chance you may not be charged. We get to work as soon as you hire us, including representing you in all conversations with law enforcement, examining the charges against you to try to get them dismissed, and fighting for your rights in court.
At Olivero Law, P.A., we offer comprehensive criminal defense representation for people charged with assault, whether it was a simple assault or a felony. We uphold your rights throughout the legal process. Contact us today for a consultation.
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