Cypress, Orange County - Monday night police found a man shot in Cypress. He is believed to have lived over seas and might have been on a business trip. The victim was a house guest of the suspect Brent Wilcox. Wilcox was arrested for assault with deadly weapon. He was booked at the Orange County jail hand is held on bail.
The gunshot victim is said to be in critical condition. Police have alleged that this might have been an accident. They have ruled out suicide because the gunshot was in the hands of another person, but that have not yet ruled out that it was accidental. The police think that the suspect Wilcox did not have any intention on shooting his house guest.
Orange County criminal defense attorney, Michael Guisti, who has many years of experience defending clients charged with felony violent crimes, states that assault with a deadly weapon is a serious offense in California. Under the California Penal code 245 (2), it illustrates that assault with a deadly weapon can be charged when a person commits assault with a firearm. The punishment can be very severe. if convicted, a person can expect to be imprisoned in jail and to pay a fine for up to $10,000. The Orange County criminal attorney further explains that there needs to be certain steps proven for him to be convicted of assault with a deadly weapon. It must be proven that he acted and when he acted he did the act the reasonable person would forsee the act being dangerous.
If you or someone you know has been charged or arrested for assault with deadly weapon, assault and battery, or any violent crimes in Orange County, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Westminster, Santa Ana, it is vital to retain the legal service of an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney. Hiring a strong and highly qualified defense with Southern Calfornia criminal attorneys at Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti would help the defendent minimize the charges brought against him. Our Orange County assault and battery defense attorneys are experienced with Orange County courts, Los Angeles courts, Riverside courts, San Diego courts, in both state and federal court.
How can an experienced Southern California criminal attorney help you in your Orange County assault and battery defense or Los Angeles Assault with deadly weapon defense ?
A person arrested for assault with a deadly weapon charge or assault and battery offense in Orange County or Los Angeles can face serious felony charge. The assault with deadly weapon is considered a violent crime. There are a wide variety of violent crimes such as assault, battery, domestic violence, rape, murder, manslaughter, second degree murder etc. If convicted of theses crime a person could face jail time, fines and might have to pay restitution. It is critical to hire a Southern California criminal defense attorney. If you or someone you know are facing a violent crimes charge, contact our skilled Orange County criminal attorney or Los Angeles assault with deadly weapon defense lawyer at Law Offices of Michael Guisit at (714) 530-9690 to schedule an appointment or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.
