Criminal Attorney For An Arrest On Assault In The Second Degree In The Rochester, New York Area

Details On Assault In The Second Degree

Assault in the Second Degree is a serious criminal charge that covers more than a dozen different violent or dangerous acts.

In our experience as Rochester criminal defense attorneys, the following are the most common circumstances under which this crime is charged.

When a person intends to cause a serious physical injury to someone and causes a serious physical injury to that person or another person, he or she may be charged with this offense.

The law defines a “serious physical injury” as an injury causing death, risk of death, long term disfigurement or impaired health, or long term loss of or damage to a body organ.

This offense is also commonly charged when a person intentionally causes a physical injury (which is defined as physical impairment or substantial pain) by using a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.

A dangerous instrument may be any object or substance capable of causing death or serious physical injury when used in the manner charged.

It may also be charged when a person, without intent to cause injury, causes a serious physical injury by using a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument in a reckless manner.

There are many other circumstances that may lead to this charge, including recklessly or intentionally causing physical injury to a child, causing physical injury when interfering with a police officer or firefighter, and intentionally causing physical injury to a senior citizen.

Assault in the Second Degree (NY Penal Code Article 120.05) is a very serious crime with very serious penalties.

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