Sweetwater County Violent Crimes Defense Lawyers

Attorneys to Defend You Against Your Charges in Wyoming

Violent crimes encompass a range of offenses, including assault, murder, and manslaughter. If you have been accused of a violent crime in Sweetwater County, reach out to an experienced defense lawyer at The Law Offices of Hampton & Newman, L.C. to discuss your options. We take an aggressive approach to trial defense and examine each case with fresh eyes so we can tailor a legal strategy based on your unique situation. Don’t risk the penalties for a violent crime accusation when you can fight them first.

Schedule an initial consultation with our defense attorneys at The Law Offices of Hampton & Newman, L.C.

Assault & Battery Laws

Assault is the attempt to cause bodily injury to another person while using physical force. Battery is intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another by using physical force.

Assault and battery fall under one of two categories, based on the severity of the offense:

• Simple: Simple assault and simple battery are misdemeanors that involve minor bodily injury, such as a cut or bruise, or an attempt to cause minor bodily injury 
• Aggravated: Aggravated assault and aggravated battery involve more serious physical injuries, such as disfigurement, broken bones, and injuries requiring hospitalization or surgery (including harming a pregnant woman)

Simple assault and simple battery are misdemeanors punishable by up to six months in jail and/or $750 in fines. Aggravated assault and battery are felonies punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Domestic Violence Allegations

Domestic violence offenses are assaults and batteries committed against a household member, such as a:

• Current or former romantic partner or spouse
• Current or former cohabitant
• Parent or adult child of the offender
• Co-parent 

Simple assault against a household member is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $75 in fines, and simple battery against a household member is punishable by up to six months in prison and/or a fine of up to $750. 

If the offender has a prior conviction for assault or battery against a household member within the last five years, they may instead face up to six months in prison, a $750 fine, and up to one year of probation for simple assault or up to one year in prison, up to $1,000 in fines, and up to two years of probation for simple battery. In aggravated cases, such as if the offender has multiple prior convictions, the offense may be charged as a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and $2,000 in fines. 

Convicted individuals will also be expected to pay restitution to the alleged victim to cover the costs of medical treatment, counseling, and property damage resulting from the domestic violence offense.