Aggravated Assault

Orlando Aggravated Assault Lawyer

Former Prosecutors Examine Every Element of a Felony Assault Charge

An aggravated assault charge turns on the reported threat, the accused person’s intent, and whether a deadly weapon or intended felony was involved. At Ali & Blankner, our former prosecutors examine those elements and apply the defense theories supported by the circumstances.

Aggravated assault is a felony, even when no physical contact occurred. We explain the charge, the potential penalties, and how the prosecution may try to prove its case.

Call (407) 753-1312 for a free, confidential consultation with our aggravated assault attorneys serving Orlando.

What Florida Must Prove in an Aggravated Assault Case

Under Florida Statute § 784.021, aggravated assault is an assault committed with a deadly weapon without intent to kill or with intent to commit a felony. A deadly weapon allegation and an alleged intent to commit another felony are separate grounds for bringing this charge.

The underlying assault elements come from Florida Statute § 784.011. The prosecution must prove an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act, an apparent ability to carry it out, and an act creating a well-founded fear that violence was imminent. Because the charge focuses on a threat and resulting fear, physical contact isn’t required.

Related Florida Assault Charges & Potential Penalties

Simple assault generally doesn’t include the weapon or intended-felony element required for aggravated assault. Aggravated battery is a separate offense based on battery conduct rather than only a threat that causes fear of imminent violence. The evidence and required elements differ among these charges.

Florida classifies aggravated assault as a third-degree felony carrying up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine. The 10-20-Life mandatory minimum firearm tiers don’t apply to standalone aggravated assault offenses committed on or after July 1, 2016. A firearm allegation can still affect a case through other charges, enhancements, or legal theories, so its significance depends on the allegations filed.

Defense Strategies in Orlando Aggravated Assault Cases

A defense must fit the evidence rather than rely on the same response to every accusation. Depending on the facts, we may address self-defense, lack of intent, false accusations, or an alibi. A lack-of-intent defense challenges whether the prosecution can prove the intentional conduct required for assault beyond a reasonable doubt.

Section 776.012 addresses the lawful use of force in self-defense. Section 776.032 also provides immunity proceedings in qualifying cases, allowing a court to determine whether legal immunity bars prosecution. Whether either provision applies depends on the circumstances surrounding the reported conduct and use of force.

Felony aggravated assault charges in the county are prosecuted by the Orange County State Attorney’s Office in the Ninth Judicial Circuit’s Circuit Court at the Orange County Courthouse. Our attorneys are former prosecutors and are familiar with the judges and judicial tendencies within the Ninth Judicial Circuit. That background helps us assess the state’s theory from both sides of a criminal case.

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The criminal lawyers in Orlando at Ali & Blankner are aggressive advocates who are willing to do whatever it takes to obtain a favorable resolution. We are committed to defending your rights and protecting your future.
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All of our Orlando criminal attorneys are former prosecutors and understand how the other side thinks. When you work with our team, you get a group of individuals who knows how to prepare and fight a winning case.

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Our criminal defense team in Orlando understands the ins and out of the legal industry, and we have the infrastructure and resources to handle any case that comes our way. We focus on your case specifically to ensure we get the best result for you.
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With over 35 years of experience and thousands of clients helped, Ali & Blankner has the skills, resources, and determination to get you the best possible result.

Criminal Defense Experience for Aggravated Assault Charges

We handle aggravated assault allegations with more than 85 years of combined legal experience. Since 1986, our attorneys have represented more than 100,000 clients in complex criminal cases. Our documented Knockout Results include dismissals in assault and battery matters. Those outcomes didn’t involve aggravated assault and don’t predict what will happen in another case.

Free, Confidential Consultations Available 24/7

We’re available 24/7, including when someone has just been arrested. Consultations are free and confidential, with in-person and virtual options that can be requested online.

Clients receive direct access to our attorneys, who explain the charge and available options in clear terms before clients decide how to proceed.

Call (407) 753-1312 now to speak directly with our criminal defense attorneys about an aggravated assault allegation.

Early Decisions After an Aggravated Assault Accusation

Witness accounts, statements, physical evidence, and the full context surrounding the reported conduct can shape an aggravated assault case. The prosecution must prove every element of the charged offense beyond a reasonable doubt.

We provide one-on-one communication while assessing how the known facts relate to the statutory elements. Our firm combines individualized attention with the resources of a large criminal defense practice, including access to qualified witnesses and toxicology professionals when relevant. We explain the available choices without treating an accusation as proof of guilt or promising a particular result.

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KNOCKOUT RESULTS

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Ali & Blankner worked to get a case dismissed involving a client with both a DUI and citations.
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