Assault Charges

Assault Lawyers in Springfield, MO

Assault charges often happen in a blink of the eye and can have lifetime consequences. Most assault charges can’t be taken off a record once the case is resolved, making having an experienced criminal defense attorney in your corner all that more important.

Throughout Southwest Missouri prosecutor’s offices are increasingly prosecuting assault cases with the full vigor of the law. Combined with recent law changes, it is very easy for domestic assault case to be charged as a felony even if there are no significant injuries.

Even a misdemeanor offense can have life-changing consequences. We encourage anyone charged with an assault charge to call our office for a no-obligation, free, consultation.

If you’ve been arrested, or are under investigation, for an assault-related offense in Springfield, MO, you must have an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side.

We’re committed to providing you with the best possible outcome. Call us today for a free consultation, at 417-862-1741.

Types of Assault Cases

Crimes Against the Person

Assault cases, including felony and misdemeanor assault, felony and misdemeanor domestic assault, and vehicular assault can carry extremely severe consequences with many prosecuting attorneys seeking convictions and substantial jail or prison time.

Assault cases in Missouri are known as crimes against persons and are separated into the following types of charges:

• Murder
• Manslaughter
• Assault
• Harassment
• Stalking
• Kidnapping
• Abuse of the elderly

Assault cases, including felony and misdemeanor assault, felony and misdemeanor domestic assault, and vehicular assault can carry extremely severe consequences with many prosecuting attorneys seeking convictions and substantial jail or prison time.

The attorneys at Twibell Pierson specialize in criminal law and criminal defense and have award-winning experience handling every type of assault charge.

This experience includes ‘not guilty’ verdicts in felony assault cases, assault charges being dismissed, successfully negotiating felony charges down to misdemeanors, and preventing clients from becoming convicted felons due to assault charges.

Often times, the best disposition, in any case, is not possible until a case has successfully been prepared by attorneys that not only go to trial but win at trial.

The attorneys at Twibell Pierson have a long history of success in jury trials and bench trials and begin preparing your case for trial at the beginning of a case in order to put their clients in the best possible position to achieve their clients’ goals.

Assault cases are often dictated by the type of injury and the person who was injured.

Domestic Assault is one of the most prosecuted crimes in Southern Missouri. If a person is convicted of any Domestic Assault including a misdemeanor charge, they can lose their right to carry a firearm for life. A person commits the crime of domestic assault if they cause or attempt to cause injury to a family member. Domestic assault cases, depending on the severity of the injury, can have a punishment from a year in the county jail to thirty years in the Missouri department of corrections.

We will review the facts of your case. Our team will investigate the circumstances of your arrest, the defenses that might be available, the precise crime you are being charged with, and more. We’ll also review all the potential penalties if you are found guilty or accept a plea deal so that you understand your situation fully. The penalties might include time served in custody, fines, mandatory counseling or rehabilitation, probation, and other options.

Often times, the best disposition, in any case, is not possible until a case has successfully been prepared by attorneys that not only go to trial but win at trial.  The attorneys at Twibell Pierson have a long history of success in jury trials and bench trials and begin preparing your case for trial at the beginning of a case in order to put their clients in the best possible position to achieve their clients’ goals.

We’ll work with you and with the judge to ensure that your case is handled fairly and that you receive the best possible outcome.

We understand that assault cases often aren’t as black and white as prosecutors would like to make them out to be. Whether you’ve been charged, you must have a defense lawyer.

Only an experienced attorney fully understands the applicable laws and is fully equipped to fight for your rights. Call Twibell Pierson today, at 417-862-1741.

ALL ASSAULT CASE ARE SERIOUS

The attorneys at Twibell Pierson Criminal Law are experienced in dealing with assault cases. Our office has obtained numerous ‘not guilty’ verdicts in felony assault cases including charges of murder. We have also been able to get assault charges dismissed, successfully negotiated felony charges down to misdemeanors, and prevented clients from becoming convicted felons due to assault charges.

One misconception we often see among clients is that some types of cases are less “serious” than others. It is true that some charges may have less potential for the most severe penalties, but make no mistake, there is no such thing as a “minor” assault conviction in Missouri.

That’s why we heavily stress the need to contact a lawyer as soon as you are arrested or become aware of an investigation. The more time we have to examine your case and prepare your defense, the more likely we are to get you the best possible outcome.

The right lawyer can help no matter how serious the charge may seem. Being convicted can have devastating consequences, but a robust defense can help mitigate that—or even get you cleared of all charges.

However, it’s imperative that we start building your case as soon as possible, please call us today at 417-862-1741.

Don’t Risk Your Future

A conviction can disqualify you from career opportunities and other programs. It is critical to consider your future, and we can help you protect it.

Don’t gamble your future on a serious conviction. Our attorneys are standing by to help you get the best possible outcome. A felony assault charge can disrupt your life for years, resulting in time spent in jail or even prison. It’s not worth the risk. Call us today and engage the services of an experienced attorney who specializes in cases ranging from simple assault to murder.

The attorneys at Twibell Pierson specialize in criminal law and criminal defense and have award-winning experience handling cases from simple assault to murder.