The Impact of an Assault Lawyer on Your Criminal Defense
Sep 28, 2023 -
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Being arrested and charged with assault can be life-changing. Depending on the assault and charge, you might face fines, a criminal record, and even jail time. There are no guarantees that an assault lawyer can reduce your charges or have them dropped. However, there’s a chance they can impact your case in some of the following ways:
Weaken the Prosecutor’s Case
The average assault attorney will work with their clients to help them navigate the legal system and hopefully get the outcome they desire. At a minimum, they set out to weaken the prosecutor’s case. The weaker the case, the more doubt can be cast on your guilt. Sometimes, this can make it harder for judges and juries to find you guilty.
Assault attorneys can attempt to weaken the prosecutor’s case in many ways, such as identifying flaws in the chain of custody. If your lawyer can identify examples of possible evidence mishandling, it might be har...
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