Assault with a Deadly Weapon

California Penal Code § 245(a) makes it a felony to assault another person with a deadly weapon or by means likely to produce great bodily injury. We provide aggressive defense for clients facing these serious felony charges in Riverside County.

Penalties

Conviction can result in 2, 3, or 4 years in state prison, large fines, and a strike on your record under California’s Three Strikes law. Even a first offense carries lifelong consequences.

Strong Defenses We Build

• Self-defense or defense of others
• Weapon was not deadly or not used as such
• False identification or mistaken identity
• Lack of intent to commit assault