Westborough Assault Lawyer

Most people find themselves participating in an argument or dispute at some point in their lives. Whether or not the conflict results in physical violence, participants can face assault charges. Westborough law defines assault as an action causing fear of impending violence.

While commonly associated with battery, assault does not require actual violence. So long as a person claims they are in fear of imminent harm, they may press charges. Intentional attempts to intimidate or frighten someone during a dispute often leads to assault charges. If you are facing assault charges, consider contacting a Westborough assault lawyer for help.

A skilled criminal lawyer can represent you in the courtroom and help make sure authorities respect your rights while you work to clear your name. Consultations are confidential and risk-free, so there is no reason to delay scheduling an appointment.

Conflict is complicated and there are always two sides to any story. An attorney can call self-defense, accidents, and consent into question making it more difficult to prove an offense beyond a reasonable doubt.

Frequently, the police will arrest people acting in self-defense for assault. An attorney can help point to evidence that a person was indeed acting out of defense of themselves or another person.

Intent is also necessary to prove assault. A person must have intended to cause the other person harm. In some cases, though, an incident can make it difficult to prove the accused’s intentions, thus making it difficult to prove this aspect of assault.

Police officers are not lawyers, so they frequently charge people with crimes that do not fit the situation. Too often, assault is a catch-all charge for disputes. A Westborough assault lawyer can object to such arrests and argue the police improperly charged a person.

Assault accusations can forever change a person’s life. If convicted, they may face multiple years behind bars and expensive fines totaling thousands of dollars. The penalties increase when the alleged victim is a family or household member or a pregnant woman. Repeat offenders may also face more serious consequences.

Beyond the legal penalties associated with assault, the social impact of a conviction can be immense. A person accused of assault may struggle to find employment or a place to live with a criminal record. Their status in their community may be tarnished by an arrest. Single parents may even find their parental rights jeopardized.

An assault arrest does not have to haunt you for the rest of your life. By working with a Westborough assault lawyer, you can work towards the best possible outcome for your case. With so much at stake, there is no time to waste.

Call today to set up your appointment for a consultation. During that conversation, you can learn more about the charges you are facing, the potential penalties, and the options for your defense.

To work towards the ideal result for your case, begin planning for your trial as soon as possible. While it is easy to fear the worst-case scenario, you can rest easy and think clearly with a knowledgeable attorney by your side.

You can reach Attorney DelSignore on his office line at 508-4555-4755 or on his cell by call or text at 781-686-5924. We have convenient offices located all over Massachusetts, including an office right in Westboro as we handle many cases out of Westboro District Court.