Count on Our Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorneys
If you are facing assault or battery charges, you need a skilled attorney to fight for your rights. It's important to rely on an experienced attorney who can advocate on your behalf, help you understand your rights and negotiate with the prosecutor.
At the Roberts Law Group, PLLC, we are able to defend clients throughout North Carolina who have been charged with violent crimes. Our founding attorney, Patrick Roberts, is a former Assistant District Attorney with in-depth experience both defending and prosecuting criminal charges, including allegations of violent crimes. We rely on his experience as a former prosecutor to better understand the North Carolina criminal system.
North Carolina Assault and Battery Defense
After a fight, the prosecutor may wish to file assault and battery charges against you. The other party involved in the fight or dispute may also request that charges be filed against you. The penalties for an assault include the possibility of a long prison sentence, a fine and probation.
We can help. We have proven results helping clients with difficult and complex cases. We are prepared to defend against all criminal charges, including the following assault and battery charges:
- Assault
- Battery
- Aggravated assault
- Domestic violence
- Vehicular homicide and vehicular assault from DWI
- Homicide, including murder and manslaughter
- Armed robbery
With offices in both Wilmington and Raleigh, we handle assault and battery cases throughout North Carolina. Our lawyers are ready to help you whether you are facing misdemeanor or felony assault charges.
North Carolina Murder and Violent Crimes Attorney
If you are under investigation or facing charges of assault and battery or another violent crime, contact our Raleigh criminal defense lawyers at the Roberts Law Group. Schedule a free initial consultation with us by calling our firm toll free at 866-630-2389 to make an appointment.
Maryland vs. R.A.
Charge:
1st Degree Murder, Attempted 1st Degree Murder, 2nd Degree Murder Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Manslaughter, Second Degree Assault and Felony Handgun Charges
Facing:
Multiple Life Sentences
Result:
Not Guilty
This client allegedly fired shots into a New Years Eve party on January 1st 2006. The shooting resulted in the death of a 21 year old female (who was survived by her twin sister), and the wounding of the deceased's uncle.
Defense focused on:
- The week-long unexplained absence of an important Government witness after the shooting occurred;
- The lack of any witnesses testimony as to the Defendant firing a handgun;
- The inability of the State to produce a weapon;
- And the possibility of another shooter on the scene due to blood splatter evidence outside the home near the spot that the Defendant was standing.
Defendant was found not guilty on the murder charges. The jury was hung as to the manslaughter, assault and handgun charges. The defendant later pled to manslaughter and was given a ten year sentence, suspend all but 5 years.
Maryland vs. E.W.
Charge:
Domestic Violence -2nd Degree Assault (Two Counts), Deadly Weapon with Intent to Injure, Malicious Destruction of Property, and 4th Degree Burglary
Facing:
26 years, 60 days years
Result:
Dismissed
In a case of alleged domestic violence, cross examination of accuser, the government's main witness, cast doubt on the strength of the Government's case. The Judge granted the Defense motion for acquittal at the close of the State's case and dismissed all charges.
Maryland vs. M.W.
Charge:
Attempted Distribution of Controlled Dangerous Substance (Two Counts), Drug Possession
Facing:
44 years
Result:
Jury Trial - Not Guilty
Two officers testified at this jury trial. Inconsistencies elicited on the cross examination of the officers established that the Government did not do enough to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.