Kansas City Assault Defense Lawyers
Serving Kansas and Missouri ● Because Experience Counts
Too often, prosecutors only see the word "assault" and don't give consideration to the circumstances that led to the charge. Often, tension just builds and builds until emotions flare and one party finally lashes out without thinking. But what was the provocation? How do you make a judge listen to your story?
Cornwell & Scherff ● Se Habla Español!
Call 913-254-7600 or contact us online.
Whatever your circumstances, the best thing you can do is hire an assault defense attorney with the experience, dedication and skill that it takes to fight your charges. At Cornwell & Scherff, our lawyers have outstanding reputations in the Kansas City region for their outstanding defense of clients.
Attorney Carl E. Cornwell of Cornwell & Scherff has over 30 years experience in criminal defense. Dionne Scherff has 15 years of experience and is a former prosecutor – she knows your opposition's tactics.
Common Assault Defense Strategies …
Assault is defined as physical violence towards another person – but there are a number of circumstances that can justify violence in the eyes of the law. Some common defense strategies against assault charges include:
- Self Defense: you have the right to defend yourself if you are attacked. However, you do not have the right to use a lethal / dangerous weapon unless your attacker is also wielding such a weapon.
- Defense of Another: Sometimes, assault charges are brought against parents who were only defending their children. But if you see someone being attacked – especially a family member – you have the right to step in.
- Mutual Combatants: Was the other person fighting back? If so, then the alleged assault may be more properly labeled a fight. Depending on how the fight got started, this can help your case.
We also frequently handle domestic battery cases, helping our clients find therapy and counseling to put their lives and relationships back together. In fact, we were leaders in the adoption and development of Kansas' "Battered Woman's Syndrome" defense.
Experienced Assault Defense Lawyers … Fighting for You!
Don't get steamrolled by battery charges after a heat–of–the–moment bar fight or road rage incident. Put up the best fight you can. Call 913-254-7600 or contact us online to schedule an appointment with an experienced, aggressive attorney.
