Connecticut Assault and Sexual Assault Lawyer

Defending Against Charges of Assault, Sexual Assault, Rape, Kidnapping, and Murder

Assault, sexual assault, rape, kidnapping, manslaughter, and murder all carry grave consequences in both state and federal criminal courts. If you have been charged with one of these offenses, it is extremely important to retain the legal services of a criminal defense attorney to defend your rights and protect your future livelihood and your freedom.

Woolf & Ross Law Firm, LLC, located in East Hartford, Connecticut, is committed to personal service and prompt responses to legal questions concerning serious assault and related charges. Our attorneys have over 60 years of combined experience assisting criminal clients throughout Connecticut (state and federal) the state of Florida, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (state and federal), and New York State (federal only). Contact us to discuss your case with an experienced Attorney.

Legal Representation in Cases Involving Violent Crimes and Sex Crimes

Violent crimes, which generally involve the infliction of injuries or other forms of harm, are prosecuted harshly. Sex crimes are also likely to lead to serious penalties due to the ways victims may be affected. Our attorneys provide skillful legal counsel for clients facing charges for serious offenses such as:

• Assault: In Connecticut, assault charges generally involve intentionally inflicting serious injuries on someone else. The minimum charge for assault is a class A misdemeanor, and the charges become more serious if they involve serious physical injuries, the use of firearms, or victims who are elderly, pregnant, or disabled.
• Kidnapping and/or Unlawful Restraint: Accusations of abducting someone or holding them against their will can result in serious criminal charges. While misdemeanor charges may apply in some unlawful restraint cases, felony charges will apply if the victim was allegedly placed at risk of being seriously injured. Kidnapping is typically charged as a felony offense, with more serious charges applying in cases involving the alleged attempt to collect ransom or the use of firearms.
• Sexual Assault or Rape: Engaging in sexual intercourse or sexual contact with a person without their consent will usually result in felony charges. The use of a firearm, the infliction of injuries, or a victim who was underage or unable to give consent will result in more serious felony charges.
• Child Sexual Assault or Assault Against a Minor: Because crimes against children are taken seriously, the penalties for assault or sexual assault will increase significantly in cases where an alleged victim is a minor. People who are convicted of these offenses may face prison sentences of a decade or more.
• Murder: Intentionally killing someone is one of the most serious offenses under the law, and a conviction may lead to a lengthy prison sentence, including life in prison in some cases.
• Negligent Homicide or Manslaughter: Causing someone else's death unintentionally can lead to criminal charges if a person was acting recklessly or dangerously. These charges may apply in situations where someone was driving a vehicle and failed to act safely or responsibly. While these charges are less serious than murder, they may still lead to serious penalties, including prison sentences of several years.
• Possession of Child Pornography: Materials that depict minors in sexual situations, including images and videos downloaded over the internet, are illegal and possessing or distributing this type of pornography is a serious offense. Because of the harm done to children, people who are convicted will often face harsh sentences. Charges of distributing or producing child pornography are even more serious, and people convicted of these offenses may be sentenced to prison for many years or decades, as well as other penalties.

Our experienced attorneys are skilled in litigating on behalf of clients who have been charged with sex offenses, including sex offenses against minors such as possession or distribution of child pornography, internet solicitation of minors, and child sexual assault.

Contact Our Hartford Sexual Assault and Murder Defense Attorneys

If you have been charged with a serious crime such as assault, kidnapping, sexual assault, or homicide, contact our Connecticut assault defense lawyer at 860-290-8690 to schedule a free initial consultation. We offer evening and weekend consultations, and we provide services at flat fees or under hourly rates and retainer plans. We accept all major credit cards: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover.