Felony Assault Charges in Southern California

Lawrence Phillips was once the pride of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team, wracking up touchdowns and yards at will.  However, over the last twelve years, the running back has had frequent run ins with the law, and now faces up to 25 years in jail for felony assault.

Phillips stands accused in a San Diego court of choking his girlfriend twice, once into unconsciousness in 2005.  He is already serving a 10 year sentence for running down and hitting some teenagers in Los Angeles with his car.  The felony assault charges he is facing are in addition to other felony charges.

Los Angeles criminal defense lawyers represent people everyday who stand accused of felony assault.  Assault is “the unlawful attempt to violently injure another person.” Threats and attempts to physically injure someone qualify as an assault. However, felony assault involves an elevated level of violent activity; in this case, Phillips allegedly choked his girlfriend twice.

Any Los Angeles criminal defense attorney will tell you that a felony assault conviction is punishable by more than just jail time.  You could face severe fines, probation, being turned down for employment, a strike according to California's three strike laws and much more. 

A competent criminal defense attorney can provide you top-notch defense, as well as the best chance possible to stay clear of prison.  Felony assault charges are severe, and carry a minimum prison sentence for any conviction.  If you are facing a felony assault charge, you should contact a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney right away, because their knowledge of the criminal law and criminal courts can help you quite a bit.

At the law offices of Stephen G. Rodriguez, we specialize in criminal law.  We know what it takes to win felony assault cases, and we will thoroughly investigate and examine all the facts related to your assault and battery case.  Our goal is to provide you with a top-notch criminal defense, and to keep you out of prison.  Contact us today.