Santa Cruz Assault Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Santa Cruz, California

Are you facing a criminal charge of assault or are you being investigated for this offense? If so, it is recommended you consult with the Santa Cruz assault lawyer at the Christine McGuire Law Office. Attorney Christine McGuire is a former prosecutor of more than 25 years. Because of her background as a former prosecutor, she brings an in-depth understanding of how the criminal justice system works and can use that knowledge on your behalf. Her office serves clients throughout Santa Cruz County, Santa Clara County, and Monterey County.

Assault Cases in California

Under California law, assault is an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another. A misdemeanor assault is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months or by both the fine and imprisonment. A battery is any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another. A battery is punishable by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six months, or by both. When a battery is committed against a person and serious bodily injury is inflicted on the person, the battery is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year or imprisonment in the state prison for two, three or four years.

When a battery is committed against a spouse, a person with whom a person is cohabitating, a person who is the parent of the person's child, former spouse, fiancé or fiancée or a person with whom the person currently has or has previously had, a dating or engagement relationship, the battery is punishable by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars or by imprisonment in a county jail for a period of not more than one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment. If probation is granted or the execution or imposition of the sentence is suspended, it person must participate in, for no less than one year, and successfully complete, a batterer's treatment program. In a case of assault or battery, you will need a capable defense lawyer at your side as early as possible. The Santa Cruz assault attorney at the Christine McGuire Law Office can provide the legal representation you need.

Contact the Santa Cruz Assault Lawyer at the Christine McGuire Law Office if you are facing assault charges.