Virginia Assault Lawyer

The Commonwealth of Virginia considers assault to be the attempt and intent to inflict injury on a person, and battery to be the actual unwanted physical contact inflicted on a victim by the perpetrator. While “assault” and “battery” are two distinct acts, the charges of assault and battery are often joined together. If you have been charged with misdemeanor assault in Virginia, a Virginia assault lawyer can help you present your side of the story to eliminate or minimize the consequences of a criminal conviction.

Skilled Virginia assault attorney, Thomas Soldan,has a proven record of successful defense against assault charges. Attorney Thomas Soldan provides exceptional legal representation to those charged with assault in Loudoun County and northern Virginia. Examples of assault cases which are handled by our Virginia assault lawyers include:

• Assault and Battery
• Simple Assault
• Aggravated Assault
• Assault against a law enforcement officer or emergency personnel
• Assault against a school administrator or teacher
• Domestic Violence

Many cases of Virginia assault are the result of an altercation in which two or more individuals were involved. In these cases, responding police officers are often forced to try to sort out the truth between two or more conflicting reports of the situation. Though officers use their best judgment, determination of who is the victim and who is the perpetrator is always a difficult task. With the help of an experienced Virginia assault lawyer, the defendant can show evidence that he or she was not the instigator and was acting in self defense. A Virginia assault attorney may also be able to negotiate reduced charges, plea agreements, or deferred sentencing to minimize the consequences of conviction.

If you have been charged with assault or domestic violence in Virginia, contact Virginia assault attorney Thomas Soldan at (703) 957-7373 for a free consultation.

If you or a loved one have been charged with Assault in Maryland, please visit our Maryland Assault page or contact an experienced Rockville Criminal Lawyer for a free consultation.