Norristown Assault Lawyer

Assault charges are not restricted to persons who simply attack other people for little or no reason at all. In domestic disputes, bar fights, and incidents of road rage, a person who is not even responsible for starting a fight or initiating a confrontation can be charged with assault. Since police often arrive after a fight has started or ended, angry spouses, girlfriends, or prejudiced onlookers can wrongly convince police to arrest you, even though you were simply defending yourself. At the Law Office of Basil D. Beck, I meticulously review police and eyewitness statements, working with private investigators if necessary to determine what other people present saw when bolstering my client's version of events.

Pleading guilty to an assault charge won't make the problem go away. Don't tarnish your record with a criminal conviction for assault -- contact assault lawyer Basil D. Beck today. I will evaluate your case, protect your rights, and help you avoid making a difficult situation worse.

Defending Those Accused of Committing Assault

My law office advises and defends people accused of committing assault involving the following situations:

• Bar fights
• Road rage
• Sporting events
• Domestic disputes
• Parking lot disagreements
• Disputes between neighbors

Allegations of Assault and Domestic Violence

When spouses or live-in couples have an argument, it's not uncommon for a wife or girlfriend to call police in order to have an unwelcome boyfriend or spouse removed from the home. To convince police to act, an angry spouse or girlfriend may claim she was hit or threatened. Interested in diffusing potentially volatile situations, police rarely investigate assault allegations but simply remove the alleged abuser from the premises, only to have a judge sort out the matter later.

As your assault attorney, I am prepared to collect exculpatory eyewitness testimony. When appropriate, my office will also ask a spouse or girlfriend to recant their allegations, making it clear to them that you face serious charges if they continue to mistakenly claim they were assaulted.

Considering Options when faced with an Assault and Battery Charge

When evidence and guilt is not in question, extenuating circumstances may convince the court to either reduce the charges against you or the sentence you face. As your assault lawyer, I work with prosecutors in exploring alternative sentencing options when a plea of "guilty" may be in your best interest. In certain cases where provocation, a medical condition, or alcohol is involved, it may be possible to avoid jail or a heavy fine in exchange for a promise to get counseling, provide community service, and agree to probation.

Committed to Helping You Avoid the Worst Possible Scenario

While there are no guarantees in criminal defense law, understanding your rights and the legal options available to you can improve your chances when defending yourself. As a criminal defense attorney with years of experience in our criminal justice system, I understand how to negotiate with the court, how to identify questionable police conduct and suspicious testimony, and prevent clients from making certain kinds of mistakes.

To schedule a free, confidential consultation, contact the law office of criminal defense attorney Basil D. Beck today.