Assault Charges

Chicago Assault Attorneys

Are you facing a criminal charge of assault and/or battery or are you being investigated for either of these offenses? If so, it is recommended you consult with the Chicago criminal lawyers at The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf Levin. Attorney Lawrence Wolf Levin is a former prosecutor and defense attorney with 40+ years of trial experience. Because of his background as a former prosecutor, he brings an in-depth understanding of how the criminal justice system works and can use that knowledge on your behalf. The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf Levin serves clients throughout Chicago, Cook, Lake, DuPage and Will Counties.

Prosecutors and judges take crimes of violence seriously. Often people accused of violent crimes are innocent. Often the incident arouse out of self-defense, accident, false accusations, misidentification or mental illness. The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf Levin will explore these defenses and fight the charges.

Assault Cases in Illinois

Under Illinois law, assault is defined as an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another. While a battery is any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.

When a battery is committed against a spouse, a person with whom a person is co-habitating, a person who is the parent of the person’s child, former spouse, fiancé or fiancée or a person with whom the person currently has or has previously had, a dating or engagement relationship, the person can be charged with Spousal Abuse.

Crimes of violence such as Assault and Battery can be punished by prison, jail and/or probation.

If you are being investigated for, arrested or charged with assault or battery, you will need a capable defense lawyer at your side as early as possible. The Chicago attorneys at The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf Levin can provide the legal representation and tough criminal defense you need.

Contact the Chicago lawyers at The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf Levin if you are facing assault and/or battery charges.