Wisconsin Assault Lawyers
We have helped many clients get their charges reduced or dismissed. We have also helped many clients get not guilty verdicts at trial. We will work hard to get the best possible result in your case. We will keep you informed about what is happening in your case and we will answer all of your questions along the way.
At the Spodek Law Group, we represent clients throughout Wisconsin who have been charged with all types of criminal offenses. We represent clients in Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, Ozaukee County, Washington County, Racine County and Kenosha County.
We represent clients charged with all types of crimes including:
Assault and Battery Crimes in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, assault and battery are two separate crimes. Assault is defined as an intentional threat to cause bodily harm to another person that causes that person to feel threatened or frightened. Battery is defined as intentionally causing bodily harm to another person or intentionally causing offensive physical contact with another person.
Assault and battery can be charged as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the circumstances of the case and the criminal history of the defendant. If you are facing assault or battery charges in Wisconsin, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side who will fight for you. Call us today at 414-377-0518 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Milwaukee assault and battery attorney.
Assault Crimes in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, there are three types of assault crimes: first-degree intentional assault, second-degree intentional assault and third-degree assault. First-degree intentional assault is a Class B felony punishable by up to 60 years in prison. Second-degree intentional assault is a Class C felony punishable by up to 40 years in prison. Third-degree assault is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to nine months in jail.
First-Degree Intentional Assault in Wisconsin
First-degree intentional assault is defined as intentionally causing great bodily harm or intending to cause great bodily harm with the use of a dangerous weapon. A dangerous weapon can be any object that can be used to cause great bodily harm or death including knives, guns and clubs. If you are facing first-degree intentional assault charges, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side who will fight for you. In order to be convicted of first-degree intentional assault, the prosecutor must prove that the defendant intended to cause great bodily harm or death to another person. In order to be convicted of second-degree intentional assault, the prosecutor must prove that the defendant intended to cause bodily harm to another person. In order to be convicted of third-degree assault, the prosecutor must prove that the defendant recklessly caused bodily harm to another person.
Second Degree Intentional Assault in Wisconsin
Second degree intentional assault is defined as intentionally causing great bodily harm or intending to cause great bodily harm without the use of a dangerous weapon. If you are facing second degree intentional assault charges, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side who will fight for you. Call us today at 414-377-0518 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Milwaukee second degree intentional assault attorney.
Third Degree Assault in Wisconsin
Third degree assault is defined as intentionally causing bodily harm or intending to cause bodily harm without the use of a dangerous weapon and without causing great bodily harm or intending to cause great bodily harm. If you are facing third degree assault charges, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side who will fight for you. Call us today at 414-377-0518 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Milwaukee third degree assault attorney.