Los Angeles Aggravated Assault Attorney

Assault with a Deadly Weapon Lawyer in Los Angeles

Aggravated assault and assault with a deadly weapon are two terms meaning the same thing. They are criminal charges involving the use of force likely to create serious bodily harm. In the wake of a criminal charge of either one of these, however, one thing remains certain: it is important to retain strong legal representation to protect your freedom and your record. 

Following a criminal charge, you are urged to contact a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney for zealous defense against charges. Where assault with a deadly weapon or aggravated assault is charged as a misdemeanor, the penalty is up to one year in the county jail. Where charged as a felony, the sentence may be up to four years in the state penitentiary. When a firearm is used or the assault is against a police officer or other official, the term may be up to nine years. 

Aggravated Assault Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles, CA

We understand that things can happen in the heat of the moment. We believe that one unfortunate incident should not outweigh a person's life of service to others. We are Takakjian & Sitkoff, serving the Los Angeles area with vigilant defense of persons charged with aggravated assault or assault with a deadly weapon charges.  We take our job seriously. When a client comes to us, we listen carefully to the client's account of what happened. We conduct a thorough investigation including interviewing of witnesses.  We industriously build our defense. At trial we relentlessly defend our clients and challenge exaggerations and lies in the state evidence.

Seasoned Defense to Protect Your Rights

We are experienced in criminal defense; we are three former deputy district attorneys, and one of us is a state certified criminal defense specialist. Another lawyer in our team is a former police detective and an instructor at the Los Angeles Sherriff's Academy for over 20 years. The third is a former Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner. We have a combined 75 years of criminal defense experience.  When you are due to appear in court, you will be represented by one of us, not an associate just out of law school. We have proven time and again that we know how to do our job and won many dismissals and acquittals of charges. We have built a large practice based on referrals from past clients.

Contact a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney at the firm for a free consultation.