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Assault charges
Ohio law recognizes any type of assault as a violent crime, although there are varying degrees that carry different possible sentences. Assault charges in the State of Ohio are no laughing matter. Being convicted of assault will certainly take its toll on you and your loved ones; you will be facing heavy penalties that can include years of incarceration and fines, and that is why you require criminal defense lawyers in Hamilton with the experience to represent you properly in court. At Kruger & Hodges, we are fully prepared to fight for your rights. Lets take a look at different types of assault charges.

Felonious Assault
Felonious assault is the most severe of assault charges. If you have knowingly caused serious physical harm to another or are suspected of causing or attempting to cause serious physical harm with a deadly weapon or firearm, you will be charged with second-degree felonious assault, which carries a sentence of anywhere from two to eight years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000. If the victim of the attack happens to be a law enforcement officer, you will face a first-degree felony charge, which carries a sentence of three to eleven years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.

Aggravated Assault
Aggravated assault is similar to felonious assault, the main difference being that the emotional state that led to the attack was somehow instigated by the victim. This is a fourth degree-charge that carries a sentence of anywhere from six months to eighteen months of incarceration and a fine of up to $5000.

Other assault charges
Simple assault and misdemeanor negligent assault are lesser charges with lesser penalties but still carry possible incarceration and fines.