New York prosecutes assault at three levels, two of which are felonies.
For the lowest level assault, Assault in the Third Degree, you will face a misdemeanor conviction with a maximum penalty of one year in prison.
At this level, it is relatively easy to develop alternative sentencing strategies, negotiate lesser charges, or even beat the charge with claims of self-defense or similar.
From there, assault charges become felony matters that carry enormous risk to you.
Second Degree Assault carries a sentence of up to seven years in state prison, and as a felony conviction, it will impact you every step of the way for the rest of your life.
From job applications to apartment rentals to educational opportunities, a felony record is a sure way to lock yourself out of the good life.
With a First Degree Assault conviction, you will spend at least five years in prison, with a maximum potential sentence of 25 years.
It is imperative that you hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you if you are facing consequences this severe.
Call (212) 577-6677 today to schedule an immediate consultation with an experienced New York City criminal defense lawyer.
