Criminal Defense: Assault and Violent Crimes
Assault and battery charges can range from misdemeanor charges arising out of a fist fight to felony attempted murder charges that can carry a serious prison term.
Conviction of a violent crime like assault or battery can carry significant penalties including incarceration, fines, counseling, and certain restrictions which may impact your ability to seek and maintain future employment or to possess weapons.
If you are facing charges for assault, battery or another violent crime, you deserve an aggressive defense from a law firm dedicated to minimizing the negative consequences of those charges.
Law Office of John Tello ∙ Criminal Defense in Bakersfield, California
The Law Office of John Tello is led by local lawyer John Tello, who has more than 30 years of experience providing legal services to residents of Bakersfield and the surrounding communities.
Mr. Tello offers clients the perspective of an experienced attorney who has worked on both sides of the criminal law fence. As a former deputy prosecutor for Ventura County, and former deputy public defender in Kern County before entering private practice, Mr. Tello understands all elements of proof required for these offenses.
A Strong Defense Requires an Immediate Investigation
In our experience, fighting charges like assault and battery require us to mount an immediate investigation on our clients' behalf. Assault and battery charges arise out of a specific incident, and we need to understand what happened before witnesses become unavailable or their memories fade.
Some of the questions we ask as we investigate include:
- What happened?
- Were there any witnesses to the events?
- Were there any events that may have lead to the events being charged?
- Were there any defenses such self defense or defense of others?
- Was there a history of violence on the part of the accuser?
- Did alcohol or drugs play a part in the events?
- Are the police alleging any gang involvement? If so, what are the allegations based on?
- If the arrest was based on identification by witnesses, is it possible that the witnesses were mistaken?
Schedule a Free Consultation With an Experienced Local Defense Lawyer
If you are facing criminal charges on assault and battery or another type of violent crime, seek immediate legal advice.
If you need answers to general questions about criminal law, visit our FAQ page. Otherwise, make an appointment with the Law Office of John Tello. Call toll free 866-959-6439 or contact us online.
