Assault and Sexual Assault Charges in Connecticut

 Posted on March 10, 2022 in Criminal Defense

If you have been accused of assaulting someone, a conviction could have dire consequences on your life. You could be facing a jail or prison sentence, suspended sentence, probation, and heavy fines. If the charge against you is a sexual assault charge, a conviction could mean lifetime registration as a sex offender.

Whatever the circumstances of the charges against you, a Stamford, CT defense attorney can help defend you against these charges. Maybe you were in the wrong place at the wrong time or maybe you acted in self-defense. Whatever the situation, our legal team can help.

Assault and Battery Charges

Assault and battery charges can result from a range of different scenarios and levels of confrontation. A verbal argument, shoving match, slap, or more aggressive physical contact may qualify as an assault charge. Basically, any act that will make an individual believe they are at immediate risk of bodily harm can qualify as an assault charge, even if there is no physical contact that takes place.

A battery charge can occur when the physical contact has actually occurred, either through hands or weapons. The penalties for battery are often more serious than for assault depending on how the prosecution chooses to present the charges, either as a felony or a misdemeanor.

Sexual Assault Charges

Sexual assault charges can fall under a variety of different offenses and often carries with it the requirement of registering as a sex offender. This is in addition to any other penalties the court may hand down.

If an individual is accused of sexual assault or other sex crime, they need to take the following steps immediately. Being innocent of these charges does not guarantee you will be found not guilty: 

• Do NOT speak to any law enforcement or other authority without your attorney present. The only information you should be providing at this point is your name, address, and date of birth. It is critical to realize that anything you say can be used against you.

• Make sure to document everything, beginning as soon as you are accused. Journal everything that takes place. Go through all of your text messages, emails, and any other electronic communications for any evidence that can help – or hinder – your case and turn these items over to your attorney. Do not try to destroy or delete anything. Do not discuss your case without anyone. Do not contact the accuser and do not respond to any attempts on the accuser’s part to contact you.

• Make a list of any witnesses you can think of. These can be people who may be familiar with the alleged incident, as well as any character witnesses you may have.

Contact a Stamford, CT Defense Lawyer Today

If you have been charged with assault or sexual assault, you need a skilled and dedicated Fairfield County assault attorney advocating for you. Call Law Offices of Daniel P. Weiner at 203-348-5846 to schedule a free and confidential consultation. No matter what type of criminal charges you are facing, our law firm will work diligently to give you the defense you have a right to under the criminal justice system. 

Source:

https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm