Foley Assault Lawyer - Defense for Assault & Battery

Understanding Assault Charges

Alabama prosecutes assault in degrees based on injury, intent, and whether a weapon was involved. Assault in the 3rd degree is usually a Class A misdemeanor tied to minor injury or offensive contact. Assault in the 2nd degree-a Class C felony-often involves a serious injury or use of a weapon. Assault in the 1st degree-a Class B felony-covers the most serious injuries or conduct showing extreme indifference. If your arrest happened in Foley, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, or near Heritage Park after a downtown incident, Christopher D. Salter, P.C. can explain where your case fits and what defenses apply.

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Penalties for Assault Convictions

Consequences escalate with the charge level. A Class A misdemeanor can mean up to one year in jail; Class C felonies can bring one to ten years; Class B felonies can mean two to twenty years. Beyond time and fines, a felony assault conviction may affect employment, housing, and firearm rights. The earlier our team engages in Baldwin County, the better positioned you are to control the outcome.

Self-Defense and Other Defenses

We build defenses around what actually happened-not just what's in the report. Common strategies include self-defense or defense of others, lack of intent (accident), mistaken identity, and challenging unreliable statements or incomplete video. We gather surveillance from venues along Highway 59, interview witnesses, and test the state's evidence at every step.

Reducing the Charge

When facts support it, we press to reduce a felony to a misdemeanor or to limit counts. Proactive steps-like counseling or anger management when appropriate-can help resolve a case with less damage to your record, especially for first-time defendants from Loxley, Summerdale, or Silverhill.

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An assault charge is not a conviction. Christopher D. Salter, P.C. defends clients across Foley, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, and Bay Minette with clear communication and a focused plan.