I'm being charged with assault in Mississippi. What can I do?

Talk to a criminal defense attorney to understand more about criminal assault in Mississippi: penalties and defenses. Under Mississippi law assault is the intentional act done to create an apprehension in another person of any imminent dangerous or harmful contact. There is also a provision for aggravated assault under Mississippi law. You will be charged with aggravated assault if you attack a person with the intent of causing serious bodily harm.

The first thing you need to do if you are charged with assault in Mississippi, then the first thing you need to do is contact an experienced criminal defense attorney. The attorney can review your case and build a defense strategy. Based on the circumstances of your case, there may be defenses available to you. Self defense is a common defense to an assault charge. You can under certain circumstance use force to protect yourself, your property and your close family members. However the force used must be reasonable. You will be justified in using force to defend yourself if you have a reasonable expectation that you are about to be injured. You can also justify the assault if you assault the person to prevent to commission of a violent crime. Again the use of force must be reasonable.

It is important to fight the assault charges against you. A conviction for an assault charge in Mississippi can result in imprisonment. Your liberty is at stake. A conviction will also result in a criminal record which can have far reaching consequences on your life. You should consult with an experienced Mississippi criminal defense attorney to know your options.