Columbus Assault Lawyers
Charged with An Assault Offense in Columbus, OH?
Have you or a loved one been charged with assault or a related offense? Turn to Koffel Brininger Nesbitt. This firm is among the leading criminal defense law firms in the state of Ohio.
Committed to providing exceptional client service, lead attorney Brad Koffel and his team of assault defense lawyers use the full extent of the law to see that their clients receive the most favorable case results possible.
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Types of Assault Offenses
There are various assault-related charges in the Ohio Revised Code, particularly those listed in Chapter 2903. Some of those include the following:
- Vehicular Assault - This offense involves actions that cause serious physical harm to another by means of a vehicle. This includes all cars, motorcycles, watercraft and even snowmobiles. This type of offense can be charged as aggravated vehicular assault, a third degree felony, on a few conditions, such as if the defendant has previously been convicted of a violation in this section (§ 2903.08).
- Felonious Assault - According to § 2903.11 of the Ohio Revised Code, it is an offense to knowingly cause serious physical harm to another or to cause (or attempt to cause) physical harm to another through the use of a deadly weapon. Certain sex offenses are also considered felonious assault, which is a first degree felony.
- Aggravated Assault - Aggravated assault is described by § 2903.12 as "while under the influence of sudden passion or in a sudden fit of rage…knowingly causing serious physical harm to another or causing physical harm to another…by means of a deadly weapon." Aggravated assault is a third degree felony.
- Assault - Simple assault is the act of knowingly causing or attempting to cause physical injury or harm to another, or recklessly causing or attempting to cause harm to another. Assault is a first degree misdemeanor.
- Negligent Assault - This offense, according to § 2903.14, involves an individual using a deadly weapon negligently so as to result in physical harm to another. Negligent assault is a third degree misdemeanor.
- Hazing - Hazing is a form of initiation, particularly popular in colleges and universities, in which a person or group of people coerce a victim to perform a task is substantially dangerous and can cause mental or physical harm to the victim. Permitting or participating in hazing is a fourth degree misdemeanor according to § 2903.31.
If you find yourself facing any of the above charges, you may want to consider hiring a Columbus assault crime lawyer to represent you.
Assault Defense Attorneys in Columbus, OH
If you or someone you care about has recently been arrested and charged with assault or a related violent offense, please get in touch with an assault lawyer in Columbus at KBN. Let our years of experience and knowledge of the criminal justice system go to work for you.
Our Columbus assault attorneys' goal is your success. Call us today - (614) 675-4845.
