Assault is the knowing or intentional infliction of bodily harm upon another. Aggravated assault is more serious than simple assault and usually involves some object used as a weapon and/or the intent to cause serious bodily injury to the other person. Weapons lead to more severe criminal charges and increased jail time. There are often defenses or justifications for assaulting another person such as self-defense or defense of a third party. Although the person whom you assaulted may have instigated and thrown the first punch, you may still be charged in the criminal system and fined and imprisoned.

According to the Scranton Times-Tribune a Carbondale man allegedly struck his wife with a shovel and broom after a verbal argument over the husband's drunken behavior. The husband is being held at Lackawanna County prison and awaits a preliminary hearing.

If you are accused of aggravated assault or simple assault, you need a Scranton criminal defense lawyer to navigate the legal system and ensure that your rights are protected. A Lackawanna County criminal defense lawyer will listen to your side of the story and present any available defenses to the charges at hand.

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. Contact an experienced Carbondale criminal lawyer at Rogan Law today.