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Not Guilty Drug Trafficking
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Not Guilty Child Pornography
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Not Guilty DUI
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Pardon Granted Governor’s Pardon for Theft
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Not Guilty Drug Trafficking
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Pardon Granted Governor’s Pardon for Assault
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Charges Dropped Arson
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Not Guilty Aggravated Assault
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Not Guilty Double Homicide
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Not Guilty Rape case
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Not Guilty Murder Case
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Acquittal Impeachment Trial
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Not Guilty Aggravated Assault
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Charges Dropped Embezzlement
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Not Guilty College student rape case
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Charges Dropped Embezzlement
Allentown Aggravated Assault Attorney
Allentown Aggravated Assault Lawyers Relentlessly Defending Your Rights and Your Future
In our adversarial criminal law process, prosecutors are not really interested in justice. Instead, they are only interested in wins. That’s the way the system works, not only in assaults, but also in other areas, like DUI. Wins are also the way prosecutors climb the career ladder. To help them obtain these wins, prosecutors have a small army of fellow lawyers and investigators. Without an aggressive attorney as their advocate, ordinary citizens stand little chance against this juggernaut.
At the Allentown law firm of van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin, you’ll find the attorney you need when you need one the most. Our experienced Allentown aggravated assault attorneys serve as strong voices for defendants in Lehigh County and nearby jurisdictions. We use proven methods to deliver results that exceed your expectations, whether we go all the way to trial or negotiate a favorable plea agreement.
Find Out What Your Case is Worth
We invite you to reach out to us today to schedule a free consultation with a member of our team. Call (215) 610-3440 or contact us online to learn more.
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From Simple to Aggravated Assault
Misdemeanor assault is one of the most common criminal cases in Allentown. Officers routinely answer calls about domestic fights, barroom fights, and so on. Aggressive prosecutors always charge the most serious crime that the facts will support. So, if there is any evidence of the following, one can expect aggravated assault charges:
- Serious Bodily Injury: SBI essentially means putting someone in the hospital. An emergency room patch-up usually suffices. Attempting to cause SBI also constitutes aggravated assault.
- Alleged Victim Status: Police officers, teachers, and pretty much all other public officials enjoy special protection under Pennsylvania law. For example, threatening an individual may not even constitute assault. But threatening public servants who are doing their jobs constitutes aggravated assault.
- Deadly Weapon: Any use of a DW is an aggravated assault, no matter how badly the alleged victim was injured. In Pennsylvania, basically anything other than a fist is a deadly weapon. That includes not only knives and guns, but also sticks and stones.
Aggravated assault is a very serious charge. Assault with SBI or a DW is a second degree felony which carries a maximum ten years in prison. Assaulting a public servant, or any aggravated assault which involves indifference to human life, is a first degree felony (maximum twenty years). All these charges usually involve high fines and lengthy court supervision periods as well.
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Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 215-610-3440 today!
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Internet crimes are governed by both federal and Pennsylvania state laws. Whether it's cyberbullying, online fraud, or identity theft, these offenses are taken seriously by the Pennsylvania justice system. Our firm stays up-to-date with evolving laws in this area to offer the most effective defense strategies.
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Pennsylvania has strict DUI laws, and penalties may include fines, license suspension, mandatory alcohol education programs, and even imprisonment. Multiple offenses within a 10-year period will significantly escalate these penalties.
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Sex offenses in Pennsylvania cover a wide range of actions, from sexual assault and rape to possession of child pornography. Pennsylvania has strict laws governing sex crimes, and convictions often come with severe penalties, including mandatory registration as a sex offender.
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