Central Illinois Assault Defense Attorneys

Your Side of the Story Matters

In Illinois, you can be charged with assault even if you never physically touched someone. Assault is defined as an action that makes someone feel threatened, such as raising a fist or telling someone you’re going to hurt them. A battery charge is applied when someone carries through with the threat and attacks someone, which is why the two often go hand in hand.

Because of the vague nature of “threatening behavior,” it is possible for someone to be charged with assault even if they were not trying to harm or coerce someone. If you have been charged with this crime, the experienced assault defense lawyers at Johnson Law Group in Central Illinois can help.

It’s important to have a dedicated defense attorney looking out for you. Call (309) 565-8825 today to request a free initial consultation.

Aggravated & Simple Assault

Assault can take many forms depending on how the allegedly threatening behavior was carried out. The type of assault you are charged with will affect the potential penalties you are facing, as well as the strategy of your defense team.

The primary types of assault include:

• Simple Assault – An assault where no weapon is involved and the threat of violence is minimal. These are typically charged as misdemeanors and could include one month of jail time and up to $1,500 in fines.
• Aggravated Assault – This is the more serious form of assault, which is usually applied when a threat of violence involves a weapon or excessive force. These are usually charged as a felony, and penalties could include 6 years of prison and up to $2,500 in fines.

An assault charge can also be escalated if it involved sexual misconduct, fraud, blackmail, or discrimination.

Don’t Wait to Hire an Attorney

You may find that people are wary of you even just for being charged with an assault. At Johnson Law Group, we know that you are innocent until proven guilty. It is important that your side of the story is heard. Our experienced assault defense attorneys in Central Illinois will fight aggressively for your freedom and reputation should you hire our firm.

Contact Johnson Law Group today to learn more about assault charges and how our team can help.