Assault charges are among the most common criminal offenses in New York, with various degrees carrying different levels of severity. Here, we’ll delve into the specifics of third degree assault, its legal definitions, potential defenses, and the importance of seeking experienced legal guidance, like the kind we provide at Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC. Defining Third […]
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When it comes to creating a strong defense in a criminal defense case, you want a team of experienced attorneys that understand the entire process. At Friedman & Ranzenhofer, we have been practicing law for several decades, and have even spent many years as prosecutors. Our Rochester assault lawyers know how an assault case is engineered, what evidence […]
Allegations of Assault on a Judge (NY PL 120.09) are especially complicated to defend. Charges that you’ve engaged in conduct, especially a violent assault, against any officer of the court or law enforcement, with the intent of impeding the operation of our criminal justice system will make you particularly unsympathetic to judges and prosecutors. Yes, […]
Assault on a Judge (NY PL 120.09) is a very specific criminal allegation, and a very serious one. To win their case, prosecutors will have to convince a jury that you caused serious physical injury to a judge while you intended both to cause that degree of injury, and that your intent was to prevent […]
Assault in the First Degree (NY PL 120.10) is an extremely serious felony crime in Rochester that can result in a sentence of up to 25 years if convicted. There are a number of ways to be charged, as defined in the statute itself: Cause serious physical injury to another, with intent to do so, using […]
As a class D felony, judges in Rochester have the discretion to sentence an offender to up to seven years in prison if they’re convicted of Vehicular Assault in the First Degree (NY PL 120.04). Some amount of jail time is common for the charge, but in some circumstances a judge can be convinced to […]
Aggravated Vehicular Assault (NY PL 120.04-A) is a very serious class C felony. Prosecutors in Rochester approach cases of Aggravated Vehicular Assault with great intensity, and you’ll probably be facing a motivated prosecution seeking the maximum penalties available. These can include a prison sentence as long as 15 years, fines of $5,000, years of probation, […]
Assault in the First Degree (NY PL 120.10) in Rochester is an extremely serious class B felony that can lead to a 25 year sentence even when you have no prior criminal record. The stakes could not be higher for you, but the good news is that an experienced criminal defense attorney can make a […]
Causing injury to a first responder while attempting to prevent them from performing their official duties is a class C felony that is charged as Assault on a Peace Officer, Police Officer, Fireman or Emergency Medical Services Provider (NY PL 120.08). If Rochester prosecutors prove their case, you can be sentenced to up to 15 […]
Like any first degree crime, Gang Assault in the First Degree (NY PL 120.07) is an extremely serious charge, and if Rochester prosecutors are able to convict you, you may face up to 25 years in prison. Prosecutors don’t have to show that you are a gang member in order to win. The elements of […]