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Defense Against Assault With A Weapon Charges

Assault with a weapon is seen as a violent crime and therefore can result in serious prison time. Having a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer on your side can not only help avoid potential consequences, but it can also help you achieve needed peace of mind.

Michael Spano is such a lawyer. To find out where you stand, call his office today for a confidential, no-cost consultation. He serves clients throughout the Syracuse area and the surrounding areas of Central New York.

Violent Crime Defense Attorney In Central New York Here To Help You

Did you know that a weapons crime can elevate a less serious assault charge? This can result in a felony charge that is punishable by up to seven years in state prison. In general, the district attorney’s office will look at these cases more seriously than if no weapon is involved.

“My name is Michael Spano, and I spent a decade working in the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office before becoming a criminal defense attorney. As an assistant district attorney, I prosecuted tough cases, from drug charges to homicides. I handled a variety of groundbreaking and high-profile cases, which led to me being promoted to the role of chief assistant district attorney and put in charge of the homicide bureau. I have been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers 2011-2020 for New York criminal defense.” — Michael Spano

A weapons charge does not have to be a gun charge. Under New York law, a weapon can be anything that is used to inflict personal injury, including the following types of objects:

Knife
Bat
Tools
Telephone
Belt
Cords
Clock
Boots

Using his knowledge of how both sides operate, Michael Spano will aggressively pursue the best outcome possible. He will look at all of the evidence and circumstances leading to the arrest, including how the police handled the investigation.