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5 AUG 2026 · 1 MIN READ · BY TODD A. SPODEK
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NYC Assault with a Deadly Weapon Lawyers.

Facing assault with a deadly weapon charges in NYC? Learn about first, second, and third-degree assault, deadly weapon definitions, penalties, and defenses. Discover how experienced New York criminal defense attorneys at Spodek Law Group fight to protect your rights and minimize prison, fines, and criminal record consequences.

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To be charged with assault, the accused must be recklessly or intentionally causing injury to another individual. Assault covers a wide array of physical attacks, including, biting, shooting, punching, stabbing, and even hitting someone with a vehicle. If you are facing charges of assault with a deadly weapon, contact someone from the Federal Lawyers right away.

When considering assault, a deadly weapon encompasses any tool that can cause significant injuries. This results in permanent injury for the victim. Due to the serious nature of this crime, there are serious consequences for assault with a deadly weapon.

If you are convicted of assault with a deadly weapon, you may face a few years in prison, be charged with exorbitant fees, as well as forced to perform restitution. In order to successfully defend yourself against these charges, you'll need an attorney who is thoroughly experienced with the laws regarding assault. The Federal Lawyers of New York can provide you with the best legal aid to overcome any charges related to assault with a deadly weapon.

The charges of assault with a deadly weapon vary according to the level of assault. The deadly weapon itself is classified as a weapon capable of causing death or any serious bodily injury.

You may face a charge of first-degree assault if you already intended to inflict serious injury with a deadly weapon. Similarly, if you act with reckless indifference to human life that results in injuries or death, you may be charged with this degree of assault. This is a class B felony.

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