Arizona Lawyers for Aggravated Assault Defense
Most people who are arrested for a violent crime, like aggravated assault, never expected that the day's events would lead to an arrest. Many are people who have been accused of hurting someone in a drunk driving accident. Others are people involved in situations that just got out of control.
No matter what you've experienced, the criminal defense attorneys at the Phoenix law offices of Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau can help. We are a team of experienced lawyers who are willing to take any action within the bounds of the law to keep you out of jail.
Arizona's Laws on Aggravated Assault and Other Violent Crimes
Under Arizona law, aggravated assault is defined as an unlawful encounter between two people when one person commits simple assault, with the intent of causing serious bodily injury, or with the use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. Aggravated assault charges are often filed in a wide range of situations that cause physical harm to a person, situations like a drunk driving accident, a road rage incident, as well as a bar fight or an altercation at home. In these situations, almost anything can be considered a weapon — even your car, a beer bottle or a household item.
At Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, we also represent people accused of a wide range of other violent crimes as well:
- Endangerment
- Threatening and intimidating
- Assault
- Assault on a police officer or teacher
- Unlawful discharge of a firearm
- Prisoner assault
- Manslaughter
- Vehicular homicide
When you've been charged with aggravated assault or another violent crime, the consequences can be serious. Some aggravated assault charges even require mandatory prison time.
The best approach is to work with an experienced attorney as soon as possible. At Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When we tell people to call us at our emergency cell phone number — 480-620-8568 — we mean it.
We can respond immediately with aggressive action. This includes availability at initial appearances in places like the Fourth Avenue Jail. These initial appearances are very important because bond is often set there. If bond is set too high, the person you care about may spend weeks in jail before it's lowered. We can help.
Talk to the Lawyers at Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau
You've read about it on the Internet. Now you need to take the next step. Talk with the lawyers at Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau about the aggravated assault charges you or someone you care about face. Contact us toll free during business hours at 877-229-9508. Consultations are free and confidential.
