Arlington Heights Assault Defense Lawyer

Trusted Violent Crime Defense Lawyer for Aggravated Assault and Criminal Sexual Behavior in Arlington Heights, IL

Often, many people charged with assault are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. When a fight breaks out at a bar or in a tense situation, it is a natural reaction to fight to protect yourself and your family. When the police arrive at the scene, the injured party and witnesses don't always see things the same way. If you have been charged with assault, domestic battery or any type of violent crime in Cook County, DuPage County or Lake County, Illinois, call Cosley Law Office in Arlington Heights for effective, experienced criminal defense representation. Our Arlington Heights, IL assault defense attorney has more than 25 years of experience protecting the rights of people charged with serious offenses.

Aggravated Assault in Illinois Is a Serious Charge. Call Us Now.

At Cosley Law Office, we understand how serious a misdemeanor or felony charge of assault can be. We can handle a wide variety of violent crime cases and related offenses, such as:

• First-degree assault, aggravated assault
• Sexual assault, rape, criminal sexual behavior
• Lesser degrees of assault, misdemeanor assault charges
• Vehicular assault from a DUI accident

What Is Aggravated Assault?

Under Illinois law, a person may be charged with aggravated assault when an assault is committed under circumstances that make the offense more serious, such as using a deadly weapon, assaulting someone in a protected class, or committing the act in a public place or while concealing one's identity. An assault generally involves intentionally placing another person in reasonable fear of immediate harmful or offensive contact. Aggravated assault charges may apply in cases involving firearms, assaults against police officers, teachers, transit employees, or elderly individuals, among others.

Depending on the facts of the case, aggravated assault may be charged as a Class A misdemeanor or a felony. Penalties can include up to one year in jail for a misdemeanor conviction, while felony convictions may carry prison sentences ranging from one to several years, along with substantial fines, probation, and a permanent criminal record.

Compassionate Representation in Arlington Heights Assault Cases

Being charged with assault often means facing judgment from family, friends, and the public, even before a piece of evidence is presented against you. At our firm, you won't be pre-judged. Effective criminal defense starts by listening to your story. We take the time to thoroughly investigate the circumstances and apply strategies that tell the human side of your case. We challenge everything and look for every opportunity to find options that will dismiss or reduce charges to a non-felony offense.

Meet With an Arlington Heights, Illinois Assault Defense Lawyer

From our office in Arlington Heights, Cosley Law Office represents clients in Palatine and Rolling Meadows, and communities throughout the greater metropolitan Chicago area. Contact our Arlington Heights, Illinois assault defense attorney or call 847-253-3100 to schedule a free consultation.