Assault Defense Lawyer
Proven Defense for Violent Crimes Across Central Indiana
Being charged with assault can carry some very heavy penalties and can cause major disruptions to a person’s life. If you have been accused of or charged with assault in Indianapolis, then you need a legal team you can rely on to help with your case, you need Shircliff Law LLC.
David Shircliff is a Central Indiana criminal defense attorney with over 30 years of experience handling criminal defense cases, having handled over 180 cases successfully and garnering favorable results. David and his team have the knowledge, experience, and passion for legal defense that you need on your side when you are charged with a crime.
At Shircliff Law LLC, we offer a free consultation to new customers in order to go over your case and discuss how we may be able to help you. Call today at (317) 936-3404.
What Sets Shircliff Law LLC Apart?
Clear Guidance. Strong Defense. Always on Your Side.
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Over 30 Years ExperienceWith over 30 years of courtroom experience, David Shircliff brings unmatched legal insight to every case.
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Honest, Relentless & DecisiveWe tell you the truth, fight without hesitation, and act with purpose at every stage.
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Won At Every LevelFrom local courts to federal appeals, we know how to win — and we’ve done it.
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Hands-On ApproachWe work with you one-on-one, staying hands-on through every phase of your case.
Penalties For Assault in Indiana
When facing an assault charge, you can face a wide range of penalties. Assault is defined as causing someone to fear imminent harm. If a reasonable person fears that they may be harmed by an action you take, then this would be considered assault.
However, assault is often combined with the crime of battery, which is the act of causing physical harm to a person. This can increase the penalties dramatically.
In the case of pure assault, the penalties range from a class C misdemeanor for simple assault, which carries a possible penalty of up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine, to a class A misdemeanor for domestic assault which carries a fine of up to $1,000 and one year in jail.
When assault is combined with a charge of battery, the penalties range between a class 3 felony and a class 1 felony. The range depends on the severity of physical harm that is inflicted by the battery and whether the victim was family or not. A class 3 felony assault and battery charge carries up to a 16 year sentence and/or a $10,000 fine.
If you’re facing an assault charge and need legal defense you can trust, contact criminal defense lawyer David Shircliff.
