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 assaulted may have instigated and thrown the first punch, it still may be charged in the criminal system, and fined and imprisoned.

The ScrantonTimes-Tribune reports that a Scranton man was arrested Monday after he bit his roommate and threatened the roommate with a knife during a dispute inside their shared apartment. The suspect was charged with simple assault and harassment and awaits a preliminary hearing.

If you are accused of aggravated assault or simple assault, then you need a NEPA criminal defense attorney to navigate the legal system and to ensure your rights are protected. A Scranton criminal defense lawyer will listen to your side of the story and will 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 Scranton lawyer at Rogan Law today.