Fights Fueled by Alcohol, Fists and Weapons
Often, an assault and battery charge is preceded by alcohol or drug use. As a former Deputy Prosecutor and former Master Court Commissioner, Lynn Bibbs and Israel Nunez Cruz have seen a number of fist fights that resulted in criminal charges. We are trial lawyers who understand the charges, the case law and how to provide an aggressive criminal defense.
Representative Case: A young man lost his temper and beat up another young man because he was "messing" with his underage sister. The court took this into account and gave Ms. Bibbs' client a lenient sentence, including no jail time.
Often, an assault or battery charge arises between friends, acquaintances or family members. Occasionally it is a charge arising between strangers. No matter how the fight began, it ended in a criminal charge. If you have been charged with aggravated assault or battery with injury, you probably want three things to happen:
- Stay out of jail
- Keep the assault off your record
- Minimize the financial consequences
Representative Case: A client in a drug deal got out of his truck and fought with the drug user. The client lost his temper hit the other person with a gas can, dumped gas on him and lit him on fire in front of witnesses. Ms. Bibbs was able to reach a plea agreement with the prosecution to reduce the sentence from 30 years to three years for her client.
Experienced and Effective Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorneys
At Cruz and Bibbs P.C., you will find criminal defense attorneys who take a disciplined and thorough approach to criminal defense. This means that no stone will be left unturned or reasonable tactic left unexplored. The types of individuals who we have defended or would defend include those involved in:
- Domestic abuse and assault
- Assault involving a child
- Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
- Assault as a hate crime
- Assault combined with a sex crime charge or drug charge
If you have been charged with assault or battery with injury in Marion County or the surrounding area, contact Cruz and Bibbs P.C. to protect your rights and receive advocacy to help you seek to avoid jail and minimize the consequences. Call 888-351-9386 to schedule an initial consultation. Se Habla Español.
