Assault Charges

Boise, Idaho, Attorney: Assault Charges

You may have just been standing near when a bar fight broke out — and were then arrested along with everyone else in the area. You may have been defending yourself against an attack. You may have made a poor decision.

Whatever the circumstances surrounding an incident, if you are charged with assault and battery or any other violent crime, the long-term consequences can be serious, and may include jail, a permanent criminal record and probation. It is important to take the situation seriously and present an aggressive defense.

Assault and battery — broad legal terms

Assault is a broad term that includes any threatening action or attempt to injure a person. Battery refers to any unwanted touching. A simple family dispute may result in charges of domestic assault. Attorney Jared B. Martens has defended people accused of assault or battery for a wide variety of actions — in one case, a motorcyclist charged a man on a bicycle with assault for allegedly hitting him.

Defense against assault charges

As your lawyer, Mr. Martens may be able to get charges dismissed or reduced. Few clients of the firm spend time in jail for a first offense. An arrest that results in a charge of aggravated assault may be reduced to simple assault or disturbing the peace. Mr. Martens will question witnesses, assemble evidence and push the prosecutor to prove the state's case beyond a reasonable doubt. Whatever the outcome of your case, he will explore any possibility of expungement and sealing records of the matter from public view.