Assault
Getting the Results You Deserve-
Manslaughter and Three Counts of Assault by DWI Sentence Significantly Reduced
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Assault and Armed Criminal Action Case Dismissed
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Child Molestation Not Guilty
A man from South County was charged with child molestation in the City of St. Louis for allegedly fondling his stepdaughter.Attorney Muhlenkamp highlighted the inconsistencies in the disclosures, her motive to fabricate the allegation in the first place, and the overall lack of reasonableness/common sense that surrounded each allegation.
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Federal Wire Fraud No Prison Time
A woman charged with fraud in violation of federal law was facing prison time. Attorney Muhlenkamp was able to convince the court to sentence her to probation without prison time.
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Two Counts of Robbery in the First Degree Case Dismissed
A St. Louis County man was charged with two counts of robbery in the first degree and armed criminal action, felonies that carried a potential sentence of life in prison. The alleged victim’s prior identification of Mr. Muhlenkamp’s client was only the product of a Facebook search on his friend’s cellphone that proved to be completely unreliable. The judge dismissed the case and the State agreed not to reissue charges.
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Domestic Assault in the Second Degree Charges Dismissed
A wrongfully accused domestic violence case was dismissed within a month of the charges being filed.
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Stealing a Motor Vehicle Charges Dismissed
A man was charged with a felony for stealing a motor vehicle. The state waited two years to file the charges and Mr. Muhlenkamp filed a motion to dismiss the charges due to a new law that reclassifies this as a misdemeanor instead of a felony. The state also missed the one-year statute of limitations. which means they had no choice but to dismiss the charges.
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Felony Theft Charges Dismissed
A man charged with stealing unemployment benefits from the State of Missouri in 2010 was unaware of this charge until 2016. He was caught off guard and hired Attorney Muhlenkamp. Mr. Muhlenkamp filed a motion to dismiss and the state dismissed the charges two days later.
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Felony Offense of Writing a Bad Check Charges Dismissed
A woman charged with a felony offense of writing a bad check over 20 years ago was recently facing prosecution. Mr. Muhlenkamp filed a motion to dismiss charges due to her speedy trial rights being violated along with the state failing to meet the proper statute of limitations. The court granted Muhlenkamp’s motion and dismissed the case.
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Class D Felony of Unlawful Use of a Weapon Case Dismissed
A South County man was wrongfully charged with a class D felony of Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Attorney Muhlenkamp was able to convince the complaining witness that the Defendant, in fact, never threatened anyone. The hearing lasted approximately 20 minutes, after which the Court dismissed the case.
St. Louis Assault Attorney
Direct Communication with Your Attorney
Assault can result in misdemeanor or felony charges. At Muhlenkamp & Bernsen, Attorneys at Law, we provide quality representation from highly knowledgeable and experienced assault lawyers in St. Louis. Your attorney will keep you informed about the status of your case, answer your questions, and communicate with you throughout the legal process.
Please call (314) 347-3313 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.
Assault Charges in Missouri
In Missouri, assault charges are separated into degrees depending on the seriousness of the crime. Fourth degree assault is a misdemeanor, while the other degrees are all felony violent crimes. First degree assault is the most serious.
Assault charges in Missouri include:
- First degree – Attempting to cause serious physical injury or kill another person
- Second degree – Assault using a deadly weapon, recklessly causing serious injury or recklessly causing injury with a firearm
- Third degree – Knowingly causing physical injury
- Fourth degree – Attempting to cause injury, causing injury using a firearm, placing another in fear of immediate physical injury, attempting to harm a disabled person, or reckless conduct that places another at substantial risk of serious injury or death
What are the Penalties for Assault in Missouri?
The penalties for conviction depend on the degree of the assault charge, any prior convictions, and specifics of the case. Misdemeanor charges can result in a jail term of up to one year and fines of up to $2,000. If you are convicted of a felony, you could face years of imprisonment and up to $10,000 in fines.
Defense Strategies for Assault Charges
Common defenses for assault charges include showing that the action was justified as self-defense or that the defendant did not assault the alleged victim. The specifics of the situation and evidence in your case will influence your defense strategy. Our assault attorneys in St. Louis take the time to fully investigate your case and the evidence, and we work to obtain the best disposition possible through plea negotiations or a jury trial.
If you have been charged with assault, call (314) 347-3313 for a consultation.
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A strong defense begins with a strong offense. At Muhlenkamp & Bernsen, Attorneys at Law, we will scrupulously evaluate all angles of your case in an effort to achieve the best possible outcome and to help you restore your freedom and reputation.
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