Tennessee Criminal Lawyer Blog

Tennessee criminal defense attorneys represent people who have been charged with Assault. It is important to hire an experienced Tennessee criminal defense lawyer. At Baker Associates, our Tennessee criminal defense attorneys have successfully represented individuals charged with Assault and other serious offenses in East Tennessee.

According to section 39-13-101 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, a person commits assault who:
1. Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes injury to another;
2. Intentionally or knowingly causes another to reasonably fear imminent bodily injury; or
3. Intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another and a reasonable person would regard the contact as extremely offensive or provocative.

“Intentionally” is defined as a person’s conscious objective or desire to engage in conduct. “Knowingly” is defined as a person’s awareness that their conduct is reasonably certain to cause a result. “Bodily injury” includes any cut, abrasion, bruise, burn, disfigurement, physical pain and temporary illness, and impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty.

It is important to hire an experienced Tennessee criminal defense lawyer if you are charged with Assault. A conviction of Assault carries severe penalties. If you or a relative has been charged with Assault, contact our experienced criminal defense attorneys as soon as possible. At Baker Associates, our team of criminal defense attorneys will work quickly and utilize our legal staff, private investigators, and experts to investigate and prepare your defense.