Knoxville and Sevierville Area – Violent Crime Attorney - Aggravated Assault, Domestic Violence, Battery, Murder, Rape

The penalties can be life-altering if you have been charged with domestic violence, assault, aggravated assault, rape, or murder in the Knoxville or Pigeon Forge area. Assaults can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the facts alleged in the arrest warrant or the indictment. Assaulted offense convictions can result in probation, jail, fines, and the loss of the right to own firearms.

Statutory rape, sexual battery, and rape charges carry consequences that can be life changing. These penalties can include sex offender registration, probation, and prison. A skilled defense including a thorough investigation will best serve you in resolving your legal issues.

Every assault case is different. Calling upon their knowledge and experience in the areas of violent crime and assault, each attorney at our Knoxville and Sevierville offices, is skilled at sorting out the details of each case to produce the best possible defense. An aggressive, experienced attorney from Baker Associates has the ability to effectively assess and evaluate your case and, no matter what the offense, ensure that your rights are protected.

If you have been charged with assault, or any other violent crime, contact Baker Associates today.

Assault and Aggravated Assault Defined

39-13-101. Assault. 39-13-102. Aggravated Assault.

Tennessee law provides that a person who commits assault must have done one of the following:

• Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused bodily injury to another;
• Intentionally or knowingly caused another to reasonably fear imminent bodily injury; or
• Intentionally or knowingly caused physical contact with another and a reasonable person would regard the contact as extremely offensive or provocative.

Aggravated assault requires the use of a deadly weapon or serious bodily injury to have occurred. Tennessee law provides that a person commits aggravated assault who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly commits an assault as defined above and:

• Causes serious bodily injury to another; or
• Uses or displays a deadly weapon

Know Your Rights

If you are accused of a violent crime including murder, domestic violence, rape, reckless endangerment, aggravated assault or assault in the Knoxville, Sevierville, Gatlinburg, or Pigeon Forge area:

• Do not discuss your case with anyone except your attorney
• If you do not have an attorney, obtain one immediately

The knowledgeable attorneys at Baker Associates can help you through the complex process of defending a violent crime or assault charge. Contact our Knoxville or Sevierville office today to schedule a free consultation with a criminal defense lawyer.

Baker Associates in Knoxville and Sevierville, Tennessee, serves all of Knox County, Sevier County, and the rest of Tennessee.

Domestic Assault Attorney – Near Knoxville, Tennessee

Domestic assault or domestic violence is one of the most common crimes in Tennessee. The domestic violence attorneys at our offices in Knoxville and Sevierville, Tennessee, have the legal knowledge to help you through this difficult time. In addition to having a former prosecutor on our team, we also have defense attorneys who have excellent reputations within the community. Our savvy and experienced legal team will thoroughly investigate and prepare your case to construct the best defense possible. Putting your case in the hands of a domestic violence attorney at our office in either Sevierville or Knoxville, Tennessee, is one of the smartest choices you can make in defending and protecting your legal rights.

A Full Investigation of the Facts for a Thorough Defense

Each domestic violence attorney at the law office of Baker Associates understands the intense emotions surrounding these serious criminal charges. Our domestic violence attorneys keep clients informed about all aspects of their cases and involve them in their defense. By investigating self-defense and witness credibility issues and employing powerful defense tactics, our aggressive representation will protect your rights if you have been charged with domestic violence in Knoxville, Tennessee, or elsewhere in the state.

With a domestic violence attorney near Knoxville, Tennessee, who will spend as much time necessary to investigate, prepare, and try your case, you can be sure that you receive the quality representation you deserve.

Consequences of domestic violence can include:

• Imprisonment
• Probation
• Anger management class
• Fines

If you or someone close to you has been charged with domestic violence and you want a skilled and experienced attorney, contact a criminal defense lawyer at the Pigeon Forge area law firm of Joseph A. Baker. Your future and the futures of those you love can depend on it.

Domestic Assault Defined

39-13-111. Domestic assault.

Tennessee law provides that a person commits a domestic assault who:

• Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to a family or household member;
• Intentionally or knowingly causes a family or household member to reasonably fear imminent bodily injury;
• Intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with a family or household member and a reasonable person would regard the contact as extremely offensive or provocative.

A “family or household member” is defined as a spouse, former spouse, person related by blood or marriage, a person who currently resides or in the past resided with that person as if a family, or a person who has a child or children in common regardless of whether they have been married or resided together at any time.

We have two convenient locations in Knox County and Sevier County.

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Knox County
2126 First Tennessee Plaza
800 South Gay Street
Knoxville, Tennessee 37929
Phone: 865-521-0001

Sevier County
121 Court Avenue
Sevierville, Tennessee 37862
Phone: 865-428-2888