Felony assault is a high-stakes allegation, but it is defensible with the right strategy. You need clear answers about the charges, your rights, and the path forward. As a Pickerington felony assault lawyer, I use my advanced forensic training and over 25 years of trial experience to test the state’s evidence and expose weaknesses the prosecution would prefer to ignore. My defense approach is built on preparation, communication, and results.
Do not speak to law enforcement without an assault attorney at your side, as early statements, even when honest, could be misinterpreted. At Andrew H. Stevenson Attorney at Law, I handle communications, preserve evidence, and strongly position your defense for negotiations or trial.
Ohio Revised Code § 2903.11 defines felonious assault. The prosecution must prove that a person knowingly caused serious physical harm, or they caused or attempted to cause harm using a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance. Simple assault under ORC § 2903.13 is different and is generally charged as a misdemeanor. As your Pickerington attorney, I could test the evidence and legal sufficiency of each statutory element of the felony assault allegations against you.
The burden of proof rests entirely on the state, and they must prove every element of the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. The prosecution must therefore clearly establish your mental state (i.e., that you acted knowingly) and that you committed the physical act of causing serious harm or using a deadly weapon. If even one element is weak or unsupported, the charge may be reduced or dismissed. I craft strategic defenses that focus on exposing such weaknesses through rigorous cross-examination, expert testimony, and procedural challenges.
Every felony assault case I take on as a Pickerington attorney receives a fact-specific defense strategy anchored in evidence and law:
In addition to these core strategies, I focus heavily on timelines, surveillance footage, and digital data to build a cohesive counter-narrative. Felony assault cases often involve cell phone records, security cameras, and evidence from social media that may contradict the prosecution’s version of events. By piecing together these digital and forensic details, I strengthen your defense and expose weaknesses the state may overlook.
The state recognizes self-defense under ORC § 2901.05. By using supporting evidence, I could frame your case around reasonableness and proportionality. I also assess mutual combat, lack of culpability, and credibility issues. Where the evidence does not support felonious assault, as your attorney, I could push for lesser charges under ORC § 2903.13 or negotiate outcomes that minimize penalties in Pickerington.
If you are officially charged with felony assault, preserve texts, call logs, location data, photos, and witness names. Do not contact the alleged victim or discuss facts publicly. Early legal action by an attorney—such as requesting subpoenas, scene photos, and forensic reviews—could help your felony assault defense begin from a position of strength.
I graduated from the National Criminal Defense College and my forensic experience includes DNA, injury biomechanics, toxicology, and video analysis. In Pickerington felony assault cases, an attorney may contest injury level, mental state, and any weapon used, so my skills could strengthen your defense.
As a Pickerington felony assault lawyer, I analyze the charges against you, look for ways to reduce or toss them, and serve as your voice during all court appearances and official communications. Call or contact me online for a confidential case review and a clear plan to protect your future. Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and you are no exception.
Client was accused of forcing his way into a house. Ultimately, I was able to demonstrate that the alleged victim was lying in an effort to cover up her illegal activity.
Neighbor called police as a result of hearing arguing. The wife was “pressured” into pursuing charges by the officer, and as a result, the case was dismissed.
