Assault with a deadly weapon under California Penal Code section 245 is a very serious criminal charge. This charge can be filed as a felony or a misdemeanor, and the person may be sentenced up to four years in state prison. However, if a person commits an assault with a semiautomatic firearm, he or she may be punished by imprisonment up to nine years. Moreover, when a person commits an assault with a machinegun, the maximum prison term may be extended to twelve years.

Assault with a deadly weapon may be qualified as a “strike” under the three strike law. Strike convictions have a tremendous and potentially devastating effect because any future conduct will be punished more severely. If you have a prior strike, be aware that if at anytime in your life you are convicted of a new felony, your potential sentence will be doubled unless the court “strikes a prior strike.”

Contact an Assault with a Deadly Weapon Attorney

If you have been accused of assault with a deadly weapon, you will need an experienced criminal defense attorney to vigorously represent you. At Wallin & Klarich, we have been successfully defending our clients accused of this crime for over 30 years. We can help you with your case today. Call us now for a free, no obligation phone consultation so we can discuss your case.

With offices in Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks, Torrance, Tustin, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, West Covina and Victorville, there is an experienced Wallin & Klarich criminal defense attorney near you no matter where you work or live.

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