Trusted Legal Guidance For Kentucky Assault Charges
Last updated on March 21, 2025
If you are facing an assault charge, you need a skilled and dedicated legal team on your side. At The Law Office of Marvin Knorr & Associates, we take control of things for you when you face an uncertain time in the criminal justice system. We are here to guide you through every step of the legal process and fight assertively for your rights. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience in criminal defense and are available 24/7 to help. We proudly serve clients in northern Kentucky, southern Ohio and southeastern Indiana.
Kentucky Assault Charges: What To Know
Kentucky law defines assault as intentionally or wantonly causing physical injury to another person. There are four degrees of assault, each with its own set of elements and potential penalties. They include:
- First-degree assault (Class B felony): This charge involves serious physical injury or the use of a deadly weapon.
- Second-degree assault (Class C felony): This charge may involve serious physical injury or occur when an individual uses a weapon to cause physical injury.
- Third-degree assault (Class A misdemeanor): This charge may involve injury to an emergency responder or a person of advanced age.
- Fourth-degree assault (Class A misdemeanor): This charge may involve minor physical injury or offensive physical contact.
Even a misdemeanor assault charge can have lasting consequences. That is why our criminal defense attorneys use cutting-edge strategies to help get your charges reduced, dismissed or acquitted.
The Life-Changing Penalties For Assault Convictions
The consequences of an assault conviction vary depending on the degree of the charge. Potential penalties include:
- Fines of hundreds to thousands of dollars
- Probation
- Anger management classes
- Court-mandated counseling
- Up to 20 years in prison
- An offense on your criminal record
An assault conviction can have a significant impact on your life, including employment and housing opportunities. Our criminal defense lawyers will work tirelessly to minimize the potential consequences you face. We will help you understand the charges against you, build a strong defense and navigate the complexities of the legal system.
Contact Us About Defense Against Kentucky Assault Charges
If you or a loved one is facing an assault charge in Kentucky, do not wait to seek legal counsel. Contact the experienced team at The Law Office of Marvin Knorr & Associates today. Call our Covington office at 859-495-1857 or email us to schedule a consultation.