Assault is defined in North Carolina as an unlawful touching or battery, or a show of force or violence that puts a reasonable person in fear of harm. An accusation of assault should be taken seriously. If you are convicted of assault in North Carolina, consequences can include fines, jail, and probation. An assault conviction on your record can keep you from getting the job you want, prevent you from being able to pursue a college education, and stop you from volunteering at your children’s schools. Similarly, having a domestic violence order or no-contact order against you can have serious consequences, including preventing you from owning a firearm. The Johnston County assault defense lawyers at Reece & Reece, Attorneys at Law, know what’s on the line for you. If you have been accused of an assault, we will work tirelessly to protect your rights and reach the best possible outcome for you.

Our assault defense lawyers have experience representing people charged with assaults throughout Johnston County, including Smithfield, Benson and Clayton. For a free case evaluation, call our Johnston County criminal defense attorneys today at (919) 300-1249 or use our online form.

Assaults Are Serious Matters in North Carolina

Criminal Assaults in North Carolina include:

• Simple Assault
• Assault on a Female
• Assault with a Deadly Weapon
• Assault Inflicting Serious Injury
• Assault on a Government Official
• Assault on a Child Under 12
• Assault by Pointing a Gun
• Assault Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury
• Assault by Strangulation
• Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill
• Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury
• Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury
• Attempted Murder

Civil Assault Cases include:

• Domestic Violence Protection Orders
• No-Contact Orders under Chapter 50C

A misdemeanor assault can carry fines, probation, or up to 150 days in jail. Felony Assaults can carry fines, probation, and a lengthy prison term. You may also have to pay restitution and court costs.

At Reece & Reece, Attorneys at Law, our seasoned Johnston County criminal defense lawyers will evaluate your case with you and decide on the right approach. Your legal options could include seeking a dismissal, deferred prosecution or a plea bargain that involves community service, substance abuse treatment or probation instead of jail. If no fair and reasonable agreement can be reached with a prosecutor, we will be prepared to defend you at trial. Self-defense or defense of others can be a complete defense to a charge of an assault. If that applies in your case, we will argue it to the court on your behalf.

Contact Our Assault Defense Lawyers Today

The hard-working, skilled and aggressive Johnston County criminal defense lawyers at Reece & Reece, Attorneys at Law, have a record of successfully representing clients charged with assaults in Johnston County, including Smithfield, Benson and Clayton, Selma, Archer Lodge, Kenly, Four Oaks, Pine Level, Princeton, Wilson’s Mills and Micro.

For a free case evaluation, call our Johnston County criminal defense attorneys today at (919) 300-1249 or use our online form.