Bethesda Assault Defense Lawyer

Assault cases in Bethesda require a defense aligned with Montgomery County practice in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Rockville District Courts and the Montgomery County Circuit Court. We act quickly to preserve BWC, CAD, and 911 evidence, challenge unreliable statements or searches, and prepare a mitigation plan that fits your goals.

What We Defend

• Second‑Degree Assault (credibility, context, proportionality)
• First‑Degree Assault (alleged serious physical injury/weapon use)
• Domestic‑Related Assault (no‑contact orders, protective orders, counseling)

Resources: second‑degree assault, first‑degree assault, domestic assault, self‑defense.

Evidence and Issues

• BWC, 911 audio, and CAD logs
• Statements: Miranda, custody, voluntariness
• Injury proof and causation
• Doorbell/business video and scene context

Defenses & Motions

• Self‑defense/defense of others
• Mutual affray and credibility attacks
• Lack of intent or offensive contact
• Suppression of unlawful statements or searches

Process

1. Rapid case triage and plan 2) Evidence preservation 3) Motions that move outcomes 4) Negotiation vs. trial

Mitigation That Matters in Bethesda

When useful, we coordinate counseling, employment/school verification, and letters of support to demonstrate credibility and reduce risk at sentencing. We recommend only what adds value with local courts.

Related Pages

• Bethesda Criminal Lawyer
• Montgomery County Criminal Defense
• Second‑Degree Assault · First‑Degree Assault · Domestic Assault

Contact

Free, confidential consults on our contact page.