Because criminal charges can profoundly affect your life, finances, and career, we encourage you to learn about your rights today. The Hurst assault lawyers at the Law Offices of Randell B. Isenberg can act right away to work to reduce the charges you face or even have them dismissed entirely.
Along the way, our Hurst criminal defense lawyers will take steps to protect your rights, help you avoid mistakes, and keep authorities accountable. You can call us today to learn more about your legal options and next steps.
Why Hire Our Criminal Defense Attorneys for Your Hurst Assault Case?
With so much at stake, picking a Texas assault attorney is an important decision. When you hire the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg, we become your support system, not only working to bolster your chances but also handling your case with tact, respect, and honesty.
With us, you receive:
- 24/7 access to our team so we can respond to your questions
- Free consultation to ask about your case and our track record
- Honest evaluations and counsel from our team about your case
- Easy-to-understand language, so you know where you stand
- Over 30 years of experience in representation and negotiation
You can get more specific information directly from our criminal defense lawyers with your consultation. More than just a meet-and-greet, your first meeting with us involves discussing your case’s specifics and forming a plan of action.
How Our Hurst Assault Attorneys Could Mount Your Defense
Our Hurst assault lawyers can analyze the incident’s circumstances and talk to you about what happened to identify a path for your defense.
A common tactic used when representing an assault case is arguing that you were defending yourself, others, or your property. We argue that you had reason to believe you, someone, or something was in danger. This line of defense also involves demonstrating that you used proportionate force.
This is not our only option, and we construct a defense strategy based on the unique circumstances of your situation. Our legal team pays attention to the details of each case as we develop a tailored game plan.
We Can Identify Authorities’ Failures
Although we are criminal defense lawyers, defending you sometimes means going on offense. We can investigate how the police handled your case and look for procedural errors that could result in reduced or even dismissed charges.
Our assault attorneys check for failures related to:
- Obtaining evidence and maintaining the chain of custody
- The circumstances of your arrest, such as not notifying you of your rights
- Confirming your identity, such as in cases of mistaken identity
- Checking out the people involved to determine if a report was false
Maintaining a fair justice system requires authorities to do their part correctly. We can hold them accountable.
Moreover, you can utilize us at any time during your interactions with police, which can help us protect you from mistakes or misleading statements by police. You don’t have to speak with police when you’re arrested without an attorney from our team present.
We Can Recognize Issues With the Prosecution’s Case
Our lawyers and support staff can analyze the case the prosecution presents. Not only can we check for errors or miscarriages of justice, but we can also plan our response to any of their arguments. Attorney Randall B. Isenberg spent part of his career as a senior chief felony prosecutor, so he can spot the tricks and formulate a defense for you.
What to Expect in a Hurst Assault Case
You can contact our lawyers immediately after the incident that sparked the assault charge. We encourage you to reach out as soon as possible so that we can represent you in all interactions with the authorities. We can save you time and energy and prevent you from saying or doing anything that could jeopardize your case.
From there, we can support you through every step of your assault case. Through all the following steps, we constantly work behind the scenes to mitigate or resolve your case.
Hearings
Your first hearing after an arrest is an arraignment, which is when you enter a plea about your charges. This is also when you mention if you have secured legal representation or need the court to appoint you a legal representative. This hearing is an opportunity for us to get the charges dropped or dismissed.
You may also have a bail hearing where the amount of your bail is set. Again, we can assist you here. Our Hurst assault lawyers can negotiate to get you out on bail and lower the amount.
Possible Charges and Consequences
Misdemeanors feature fines and possible jail time, depending on the class of misdemeanor, according to Texas Penal Code §§§ 12.21, 12.22, and 12.23:
- Class C misdemeanor: Fine of up to $500
- Class B misdemeanor: Fine of up to $2,000, jail time up to 180 days
- Class A misdemeanor: Fine of up to $4,000, jail time up to a year
As Texas Penal Code §§§ 12.32, 12.33, 12.34, and 12.35 lays out, felonies can carry up to a $10,000 fine and various levels of incarceration:
- State jail felony:180 days to 2 years
- Third-degree felony: 2 to 10 years
- Second-degree felony: 2 to 20 years
- First-degree felony: 5 to 99 years
Having a criminal conviction can also affect your career prospects, time with family, and community standing. It is, therefore, vital to fight the charges. Our Hurst assault lawyers are ready to do that for you.
Discovery Phase and Investigation
How long your criminal case lasts can depend on several factors, including the length of the discovery and investigation period.
Before going to trial, both sides share evidence. This ensures everyone works from the same information and that there are no surprise reveals in court. Our staff and the experts we consult can investigate your case independently to gather additional supportive evidence.
We also use this time to construct a strategy for your defense. Our assault lawyers walk you through this process, ensuring you understand our blueprint for your case.
Trial
Our legal team coaches you on how to appear in court, updates you on what case developments, and can work to appeal a verdict if necessary.
Call Us Today for Legal Help About a Hurst Assault Case – We’re Ready to Help
You can contact the Law Offices of Randell B. Isenberg whether you face assault charges or expect to soon. Our Hurst assault lawyers can start protecting your rights and working in your best interest from the very beginning, so don’t delay. Contact our firm today to learn more at your free case review.
