Assault in Fort Lauderdale: Get the Justice You Deserve

Law enforcement bodies in Fort Lauderdale consider assault a serious crime. However, if you have been arrested on assault charges, understand that you have rights. Regardless if you or someone close to you has been arrested for assault, learn below how to secure your freedom within the confines of Florida law.

Assault in Florida is considered “an unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to the person of another, coupled with an apparent ability to do so, and doing some act which creates a well-founded fear in such other person that such violence is imminent.” Note that the crime does not reflect physical contact that occurs between a perpetrator and victim.

Recognize that the prosecutor in Broward County bears the burden of proving that the defendant intentionally sought to threaten the victim, make the victim feel fear, or commit a violent act. Further, the prosecutor also must prove that the defendant exhibited a threat through a gesture, words, or an intimidating act. Under Florida law, there are three classifications of assault: (1) simple assault; (2) aggravated assault; and (3) felony assault.

Mark S. Lowry has cultivated years of experience defending those accused of assault. The firm is available to consult with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Lowry and his team have accumulated a tremendous record in winning acquittals for defendants in the Fort Lauderdale community. Be confident that the firm employs a network of professionals and contacts within the legal system to provide you with an edge in your defense case.

Contact us today to learn more about how Mark S. Lowry and his legal firm can develop your defense. Rest assured that all our initial consultations are free of charge and are kept entirely confidential. Our firm is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You can reach us by telephone at (954) 908-6222 or through the contact form on our webpage.