If you or someone you know has been accused of aggravated assault, there are several steps that you will need to take in order to better understand the charge and build a defense. But what is aggravated assault? My name is Zachary Holbrook and I am a criminal defense attorney in Ogden, Utah. I have extensive experience assisting people with their individual criminal cases and want to help you prepare for your case.

Aggravated assault is one of many subjects that my criminal defense services cover. Assault is a serious crime and to be convicted of such a crime would be extremely damaging to a reputation. To better understand what aggravated assault means in legal jargon and for advice on how to put together your case, continue reading.

Simple Assault vs. Aggravated Assault

So, what is aggravated assault? Aggravated assault is a physical act of violence and is classified as a felony. A simple assault is where a person has the intent to harm somebody but did not cause extreme physical harm. An example would be a threat to hurt somebody or getting into a fight where both parties walked away with minimal injuries. The way that an assault becomes an aggravated assault is if a person threatens harm to somebody with a weapon or intends to hurt a person and the victim ends up with serious bodily injury. Simple assault is typically considered a misdemeanor while aggravated assault is a felony.

Types of Aggravated Assault

Now that you have a basic understanding of what constitutes aggravated assault vs. simple assault, it may be helpful to be aware of the different types of aggravated assault that a person could be charged with. However, there are intricacies to every situation, so it is important to consult a professional before concluding based on this list that you do or do not have a case. Some examples of aggravated assault are as follows:

Threatening to injure or murder someone with a weapon
Shooting or beating someone with a weapon
Rape
Choking or strangulation
Assault resulting in serious physical injuries

Why You Need An Experienced Advocate

It is vital to create a plan when building your defense and because each individual aggravated assault case is going to be very different, it is important to consult a professional in order to learn what to do for your particular case. Also what constitutes aggravated assault vs. assault may vary in different states. There are also many other factors that are important to consider when building a case. The goal in creating an aggravated assault defense case is to help you get an acquittal, reduce charges or a dismissal.

As an experienced criminal defense attorney, I, Zachary Holbrook, have many options and services available to you to help you build your case. If you need a defense attorney who will not only help you with your case but fight for your reputation, you are in the right place. Contact me today to schedule a free consultation.

White collar crime is a term that encompasses many different types of crimes. If you have been charged with a white collar crime, it is important to understand the consequences that can come along with the criminal charge. Working with an experienced criminal defense attorney such as myself will help to provide you with the appropriate protection for your own white collar crime case. Here are a few of the things that you need to know about white collar crimes.

White Collar Crimes Can Have Serious Consequences

White collar crimes can have serious consequences. If you have been charged with a white collar crime, it is essential to work with an experienced criminal defense attorney to create the best possible defense. I can help to ensure that you are able to obtain ideal guidance to navigate your specific case.

What are White Collar Crimes?

White collar crime is a term that encompasses a broad array of crimes. In general, the term refers to crimes that are committed for financial gain. However, they also generally are crimes that aren’t violent in nature. So while robbery is usually for financial gain, it is not considered a white collar crime, but fraud is considered a white collar crime.

Common White Collar Crimes

White collar crime is an extremely broad term due to the many charges that fall under this category. Fraud, for example, has many different forms from telemarketing fraud to identify theft. Embezzlement, tax evasion, and money laundering are all considered white collar crimes. I have experience working in many different types of white collar criminal charges, including computer hacking, pyramid schemes, forgery, and much more.

Possible Sentences

If you are convicted of a white collar crime, it is important to know that you may face extremely serious consequences. White collar crimes, though non-violent in nature, can have a huge impact on entire communities. Due to this, the sentences for a white collar crime can be as long as the sentences for violent offenders.

Proving Guilt

There are several steps that will be required in order to prove guilt in a white collar crime case. The prosecution has to prove that the law was broken, as well as that the law was broken intentionally and willfully. Since they have to prove all of these factors, there is room to build a solid defense. When you work with me during your white collar case, you can be confident that I will help you to achieve the best outcome for your case.

Common Defenses

There are several common defenses that are used to help with white collar crimes. If you claim entrapment, you are essentially saying that you were coerced into committing the crime. An absence of intent defense is pleading ignorance. This often means that you are claiming that you were unaware that the action you took was illegal. Other common defenses include duress, intoxication, and other factors. Many of these defenses do involve admitting that you committed the crime, but not that you did it willfully or intentionally. I can help you to create the right defense for your specific situation. Though white collar crimes are non-violent by nature, the consequences are generally not less severe than their violent counterparts. If you have been charged with a white collar crime, you will need to have a strong defense. I have experience working with white collar crime charges and can help you to achieve the best outcome for your situation. Feel free to contact me for more information and guidance with your own white collar crime case.

Invalidating the Results of the Walk and Turn and the One Leg Stand Tests

I, Zachary Holbrook, recently received advanced level training from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys. This training was on how to easily and effectively invalidate the results of the Walk and Turn and the One Leg Stand Tests. If you would like more information about the training that I received, click here to read the news release. You will then be directed to the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys’ website.

If you are in need of an experienced DUI lawyer, contact me today.

Simple Assault vs. Aggravated Assault

Types of Aggravated Assault

Why You Need An Experienced Advocate