Contra Costa County Assault and Battery Lawyer
Whether someone is in a fight at a bar, an assault involving a weapon or a domestic offense, everyone has their own version of the events and depending on whom the police interview, it may or may not be accurate. If it was self-defense, the police report may not fully support the charges against you, allowing an experienced assault and battery attorney to build a defense.
At the Martinez, California, Law Office of Roberta Brooks we know the police make mistakes. Attorney Roberta Brooks is a former police officer and she knows how to read their reports and knows where to look for potential mistakes, both procedural and factual. She works hard to defend clients from Concord to Pittsburgh and Richmond to Walnut Creek, who are accused of committing a crime, including assault and battery or other violent crimes.
Call 925-228-3400 for your free initial consultation.
The Law Office of Roberta Brooks • Aggressive Criminal Defense
Because assault crimes can be charged with more serious offenses, you may also be charged with assault with a deadly weapon or attempted murder. As a former police officer, our experienced assault and battery lawyer Roberta Brooks knows how to properly assess a police report looking for omissions and inconsistencies. Combined with our trial experience, we provide clients with a great advantage when they face assault charges related to:
Even if the seemingly evidence is overwhelming and you are found guilty of assault or battery, we work hard to uncover extenuating circumstances such as provocation, alcohol or medications. We will negotiate with prosecutors to help reduce the charges against you or your sentence. Alternative sentencing, such as jail versus prison, counseling, community service, probation, and other options are all available.
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Regardless of the criminal charges, we understand the serious nature of assault accusations. We will listen to your side and made sure that you have a voice in court. Our practice is focused on criminal defense and protecting the rights of our clients. Contact us today for a free initial consultation with our criminal defense attorney.
