In Georgia, aggravated assault is defined as an assault with the intent to rob, rape, or murder another person. Aggravated assault can occur by the use of an object that is likely to inflict serious injury or a deadly weapon.
Another form of aggravated assault can involve an accused person discharging a firearm in the direction of another from within a vehicle without legal justification.
What separates aggravated assault from simple assault is the dangerousness of the assault.
Because aggravated assault is a felony, the penalties can be severe. The penalties for aggravated assault will depend on many factors, such as:
A person who is convicted of aggravated assault can face imprisonment ranging from one year to twenty years.
When you hire an attorney at the Hines Law Firm, the first step is reviewing your case and determining whether or not the prosecution has the evidence needed to convict, whether the police made any errors, why the incident took place, whether the alleged victim was the aggressor, and what strategy will be the most effective.
An experienced aggravated assault defense lawyer at the Hines Law Firm can use the following arguments to fight your charges: