Portland Assault Defense Lawyer

About Assault Crimes

In the state of Oregon, assault is defined as the inflicting of physical injury upon another with knowledge, intent, or recklessness. There are four "classes" of assault, each class carrying its own specific set of penalties and fines. Three of these classes involve felony charges, and one involves a misdemeanor charge. The penalties for misdemeanor, or "fourth degree" assault, include a fine of $6,250 and up to one year in prison. The penalties for the three classes of felony assault are as follows:

• Class A felony assault - This type of assault involves injuring a person with a deadly or dangerous weapon, or causing serious physical injury to a child under the age of six. Penalties may include fines up to $375,000, and a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
• Class B felony assault - This involves causing serious injury to person with a dangerous or deadly weapon. Penalties may include fines up to $250,000, up to 10 years in prison.
• Class C felony assault - This is charged when a person recklessly causes serious injury to another with a deadly or dangerous weapon, or in circumstances in which an extreme indifference to the value of human life is displayed. Penalties may include fines up to $150,000, up to 5 years in prison

If you have been charged with felony or misdemeanor assault, it is important that you contact a Portland criminal defense attorney who can consult with you regarding your legal options.

Legal Help for Assault Charges

Donald Molnar has significant trial and appellate experience in the area of criminal law, and has used that experience to benefit a large number of individuals in their criminal cases. In the event that you are facing charges of assault, we are here to help you. We will act as an advocate in your case, and will fight for a resolve it in a way that is favorable to you.

Have you been charged with misdemeanor or felony assault? Contact a Portland assault defense attorney who will attempt to get your charges reduced in a court of law, or possibly dismissed entirely.