Criminal Defense Attorneys

Orlando Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving Orange County FL

Choose an experienced Orlando and Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer in your local area that serves the criminal defense legal needs of those throughout the Central Florida area.

Law Office of Michael S. Brown, PLLC

5323 Millenia Lakes Blvd., Ste 300,
Orlando FL 32839

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www.orlandoattorneybrown.com

Law Office of Mark C. Bender

501 N Magnolia Ave,
Orlando, FL 32801

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www.markcbender.com

Law Office of Adam B. Reiss

605 E. Robinson Street, #250,
Orlando, FL 32801

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www.adamreisslaw.com

Law Office of Anton J. Nace, P.A.

605 E. Robinson Street, #250,
Orlando, FL 32801

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www.nacelawoffice.com

The León Law Center, P.A.

20 South Rose Avenue, Suite 1,
Kissimmee, Florida 34741

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www.mercedesleon.com

The Law Office of Sandra Rivera, P.A.

283 Cranes Roost Blvd #111
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

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www.riveralaw.co

General Criminal Defense Information

Topic: Assault Criminal Defense

A criminal "assault" is an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to another, coupled with an apparent ability to do so, and performing an act which creates a well-founded fear in another person that such violence is imminent.

This is also commonly referred to a "simple assault", which is a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable by up to a $500 fine, sixty (60) days jail and/or 6 months probation.

If a deadly weapon is used in the commission of the assault, without the intent to kill, or is used in the commission of a felony act, it is considered Aggravated Assault, which is a felony of the third degree, punishable by up to a $5,000 fine, five (5) years prison and/or probation.

Assault charges may associated with other types of criminal offenses, depending upon the evidence collected against you such as:

  • Staking
  • Violation of a Protective "Restraining" Order
  • Sexual Assault
  • Assault or battery of an individual 65 years or older
  • Assault of a minor
  • Lewd and lascivious acts
  • Burglary; Theft, or Robbery; or
  • Other misdemeanor or felony crimes which may relate to the incident for which you were arrested for

A simple assault conviction can only be accomplished if the prosecution can prove intent; and due to the subjective nature of the alleged assault victim's perception of what they believed was a clear and present danger. because of these variables, in order to strengthen their case against you or force you to take a plea deal, law enforcement and prosecutors may choose to look for any evidence which may allow them to add charges to the indictment, or seek a felony assault over a misdemeanor assault charge.

Protect your rights and freedoms. Contact an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney today!

Orlando Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving:

Orange County Florida, including: Orlando, Maitland, Apopka, Winter Park, Alafaya, Bay Lake, Belle Isle, Bithlo, Christmas, Doctor Phillips, Eatonville, Edgewood, Fairway Shores, Goldenrod, Gotha, Hunter's Creek, Lake Buena Vista, Lockhart, Meadow Woods, Oakland, Ocoee, Orlovista, Pine Castle, Pine Hills, Southchase, South Apopka, Taft, Tangerine, Union Park, Wedgefield, Williamsburg, Windermere, Winter Garden, Zellwood.

Our Orlando FL Attorney Clients:

Michael S. Brown • Mark C. Bender • Adam B. Reiss • Anton J. Nace • Ron Sims • Camile Sebreth • Mary Zogg • Todd Budgen

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