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Assault in the 2nd Degree Charges in Kansas City, MO
Assault in the second degree (2nd degree) is a felony offense in Missouri, and results in those who are convicted facing serious penalties. Many people never consider consulting with a Kansas City criminal defense lawyer until they have been arrested or charged with a crime. At the moment police begin asking questions or you suspect you are under investigation, we urge you to contact The O’Connor Law Firm.
What is Second-Degree Assault?
There are certain elements of a crime prosecutors must prove in order for a person to be found guilty of a criminal offense. With assault in the second degree, a class C felony, the prosecutor must prove at least one of the following:
- That you knowingly caused or attempted to cause another person serious physical injury or attempted to kill that person in the heat of passion.
- That you used a deadly weapon and knowingly caused or attempted to cause another person serious physical injury.
- That you recklessly caused serious injury to an individual.
- That you acted with criminal negligence in operating a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs resulting in injury to another person.
- That you acted recklessly by discharging a firearm that caused injury to another person.
Kansas City assault in the second degree may be charged as a class B felony if the assault is on a law enforcement officer, which means harsher penalties in most cases.
Penalties for Assault in the Second Degree in Kansas City, Missouri
The penalties for those found guilty of this offense are serious, and include prison time along with possible fines of up to $5,000. If convicted of class C second-degree assault, the offender will face up to seven years in prison. If found guilty of a class B offense, the prison term ranges between five and 15 years.
While no one wants to spend years behind bars, the damage to an individual’s life goes much further when convicted of a crime. Not only will you have a criminal record which will impact employment or housing opportunities, your reputation will be affected as well. The value of having exceptional legal representation cannot be stressed enough.
Contact a Kansas City 2nd degree assault Lawyer Now
At The O’Connor Law Firm we understand most people are not familiar with the criminal justice system, and the available legal options depending on each individual case. Should you plead guilty or not guilty? What are the possible plea options, and could the charges be dismissed? We work aggressively to protect your legal rights and defend your freedom. If you have been arrested in Kansas City, MO for assault in the second degree or are under investigation, contact us immediately for a free consultation at 816-567-MATT.
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