Knoxville, Tennessee Assault Defense Attorney

Aggravated Assault Defense Attorney in Knoxville, TN

There are many situations where people may be charged with violent crimes. At their most basic level, these offenses involve actions that cause harm to others. These actions may constitute assault, and depending on the circumstances of a case, either misdemeanor or felony charges may apply.

At The Baker Law Firm, we understand what is at stake when you are charged with assault. If you are convicted, you may face far-reaching consequences that go beyond criminal penalties. A conviction may not only ruin your reputation, but it may also affect your ability to enter college, gain employment in certain fields, and maintain or acquire a professional license. During a divorce, a conviction for assault could potentially affect your ability to see or maintain custody of your children. It is also important to note that the current Tennessee expungement laws do not allow you to erase an aggravated assault conviction from your record, and current and future employers or other parties may be able to access information about these charges. We can help you take steps to prevent these penalties by defending against accusations of assault and helping you avoid a conviction.

Defense Against Assault Charges

We defend clients against all types of assault charges, including:

• Simple assault: In general, this offense involves intentionally causing someone else to suffer a bodily injury, knowingly acting in ways that caused someone to fear that they would be injured, or making physical contact with someone else in a manner that is considered to be extremely offensive or provocative.
• Aggravated assault: More serious assault charges may apply if actions led to serious bodily harm or if a deadly weapon was allegedly used when committing assault.
• Domestic assault: Actions that constitute assault may be considered domestic violence if they are allegedly committed against a current or former romantic partner, a family member, or someone living in a person's home.
• Vehicular assault: The use of a motor vehicle to commit assault will generally result in more serious charges than simple assault.

Simple assault is a misdemeanor in Tennessee. Depending on the level of force used and other circumstances of a case, charges may rise to the level of felony aggravated assault. Vehicular assault is also a felony offense. People who are accused of domestic assault may be subject to orders of protection that could limit their contact with family members or their ability to return to their homes. A conviction for aggravated assault in Tennessee may carry a sentence of between three and 15 years in prison. A conviction may result in a permanent criminal record, time in jail or prison, the requirement to pay restitution to the victim, probation, and/or counseling. Depending on your profession, an assault conviction may also result in the loss of your job.

Legal Defense for Assault & Aggravated Assault Charges

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for accusers to make false allegations of assault, knowing that the justice system is biased toward the alleged victim. Charges can get blown out of proportion, or they may be based on misunderstandings or result from he said/she said situations.

We will perform a thorough investigation of every accusation, interviewing any witnesses and visiting the scene of the alleged crime when possible. We make sure that the prosecution can prove every piece of evidence they try to use against you. Our goal is always to get the charges dropped. When that is not possible, we work to get the charges reduced so that the penalties will be minimized, or we may prepare your case for a hard-fought trial.

Contact Our Knoxville Assault Lawyer For Help

If you have been charged with assault or aggravated assault, call The Baker Law Firm today at 865-200-4117 or contact us online to set up a free consultation and case evaluation. We serve clients in Knoxville, Nashville, and other parts of Tennessee.