Felony Assault
Tough Pullman Criminal Defense Attorneys
In Washington State, assault is essentially a class of crimes which involve touching or striking someone in a harmful manner, or threatening an act of violence. Assault can be a serious felony charge, carrying major, life-altering penalties if you are convicted.
If you’re facing felony assault charges, you need to act quickly to secure tough, dedicated defense. At Baumgarten Law Offices, our trusted Pullman criminal defense lawyers have experience with these cases, and understand how to build a strong and effective case on your behalf. When you retain our firm, you can expect the fearless, battle-tested defense you need to fight the charges against you.
Don’t take chances with your defense. Contact our firm today for your free case evaluation.
Three Degrees of Felony Assault
There are three types of felony assault in Washington State, all of which carry potentially severe penalties. Our firm can help defend you against any one of the following felony assault charges.
Third Degree Assault – You will be charged with this Class C felony if you meet one of the following conditions:
- Assaulted a doctor, law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other protected party
- Committed the assault to avoid arrest or violate a court order
- Through your negligence, used a weapon to cause bodily harm
Second Degree Assault – This is a Class B felony, carrying up to a year behind bars if you have no prior convictions. There are a number of conditions which can lead to a 2nd degree assault charge, including:
- Poisoned or strangled someone
- Intentionally caused substantial bodily harm
- Used a deadly weapon in the assault
- Harmed an unborn child by assaulting the mother
First Degree Assault – This Class A felony is the most serious type of assault, and a conviction could lead to more than 10 years in jail. For 1st degree assault to have occurred, you must have intentionally committed the assault with a gun or other deadly weapon, in a way that likely would kill or severely harmed the victim.
A felony assault conviction can cost you your future. Fight back by calling (509) 593-4370 today.
Call (509) 593-4370 For Aggressive Defense
Assault cases are typically fairly complex, as there are always multiple sides to the same story. When you retain Baumgarten Law Offices, our Pullman criminal defense attorneys will work aggressively to ensure that your voice is heard in court. Our clients can expect dedicated, highly skilled defense from an attorney who truly cares about your interests, and knows how to get results.
Don’t let a criminal conviction cost you your future. Contact us today to learn how we can help you.