On May 6, 2011, at around 1:40 AM, Fullerton police were called after a fight outside of CSU Fullerton frat party ended in two people sustaining stab wounds and police searching for the suspects.

Witnesses reported to police that several party-goers were standing outside of a Phi Sigma Kappa house when a group of six or eight males accosted two men, ages 21 and 22 years old. A fight ensued, and one of the suspects brandished a knife and stabbed the two men. The two men were transported to a local hospital for treatment and are listed in stable condition.

Under Penal Code section 245(a)(1), assault with a deadly weapon (also known as aggravated assault) is an unlawful attempt to injure someone using an object likely to cause significant injury. Though people most commonly think of deadly weapons as knifes or firearms, many common objects can be considered deadly weapons: car keys, a tree branch, a glass bottle, etc. Depending on the circumstances, assault with a deadly weapon may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, so punishment may range from probation and fines to up to four years in prison (if the deadly weapon is a non-firearm).

If you or someone you know is suspected of assault with a deadly weapon, the first thing you should remember is to refuse to talk to the police, except to say that you will remain silent and that you  wish to contact an attorney. As stated in the Miranda advisements, you DO NOT have to speak to police, but if you do, know that all your statements will be used against you. Police often twist your words, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Do not let them do this by keeping your mouth shut. Then, contact a Southern California criminal defense lawyer right away to begin your defense.

If you or someone you know is facing assault charges, you will need an experienced Southern California defense lawyer to aggressively represent you at all stages of trial. At Wallin & Klarich, we have helped people dealing with assault charges for over 30 years. Call us today at (888) 764-2615 or visit us at our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Aqib Talib surrendered to police on Wednesday morning on a warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, the St. Petersburg Times reported.  His mother, Okolo Talib, reportedly turned herself in Tuesday afternoon which was reported by FOXSports.com’s Adam Caplan and NewsCore. According to police, Talib was involved in a fight on [...]

An assault in California is an attempted battery. It is defined as an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on another person. In other words, it is a crime to try to hurt another person. An assault is accomplished even if the other person is not harmed. Frequently, an [...]