Assault Lawyer Serving the Knoxville area

Proactive Defense Against Assault Charges

If you are facing assault charges, it is essential you hire a lawyer who will take a proactive approach to your defense. Assault is a serious criminal offense. Without the assistance of an experienced Knoxville assault lawyer, your chances of avoid conviction are minimal. Attorney Kurtz has spent the last 18 years aggressively defending the rights of those individuals who have been accused of committing a crime in Knoxville or the surrounding areas.

According to state law, an individual is committing assault if he or she:

• Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another
• Intentionally or knowingly causes another to reasonably fear imminent bodily injury, or
• Intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another and a reasonable person would regard the contact as extremely offensive or provocative.

Charges of aggravated assault can be filed in cases where a deadly weapon has been used in the commission of the assault, or serious bodily injury has been caused as a result of an assault. All types of defense strategies can be used in these types of cases. What sets him apart from other lawyers is he has a comprehensive understanding of what strategy is most likely to help you achieve the results you seek.

Hard-Hitting Representation from a Knoxville Assault Attorney

Being arrested for assault can be a frightening experience. You may be willing to do anything you can to avoid conviction so as to keep your good name intact, but you might not know what steps to take. When you hire Robert R. Kurtz, Attorney at Law he will be able to advise you of your rights. He can also educate you on the steps you need to take after an arrest. Do not put yourself in the situation where you could end up unwittingly providing officers with the evidence they need to have charges filed against you. Understanding your rights and knowing how to go about protecting your interests until your attorney arrives can be an essential part of your defense.

As his client you will not have to wait to see what charges the prosecution is going to bring against you. Attorney Kurtz becomes actively involved in each case he takes on from the moment a client retains his counsel. He will review police reports to uncover any discrepancies. He will work hard to conduct a thorough investigation, including seeking out any potential witnesses. He does what it takes to reach his ultimate goal of assisting you with getting your assault charges reduced or dismissed in their entirety.