Defending Those Facing Assault Charges in Alameda County, Santa Clara, Stanislaus, and the Bay Area

Assault offenses are generally associated with the threat of or use of force against another person. However, distinctions exist between various types of “assault” that can involve actual physical harm inflicted on someone or acting in a way to threaten harm, even if it did not result in any actual contact with the alleged victim.

What Are The Penalties For Assault Offenses in California?

Various types of assault have been established by California law in which you may be charged with either a misdemeanor or a felony. How you are charged, and the penalties involved will depend on the specific facts and circumstances of the case. Where force or aggression is directed at others, you are at risk for jail or prison time, heavy fines, probation, and other court-ordered programs or actions.

A conviction will also give you a permanent criminal record that can harm your ability to obtain employment, rental housing, educational opportunities, and make you ineligible for professional licenses in the career of your choice. 

At Virtuoso Criminal and DUI Lawyers, our Hayward assault offense lawyers have mounted countless defenses against all kinds of assault allegations for clients in the greater Bay area. We are backed by experience involving thousands of cases; we are known for the effectiveness of our legal ability and our willingness to take cases to trial when needed to seek a fair outcome.