Merrimack Valley Lawyer Representing People Accused of Assault Charges
At Ilg & Devore, P.C., we represent people accused of felonies and misdemeanors in state courts throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our clients are people who have been accused of crimes such as assault and battery or violating a restraining order. They are often worried about the outcome of the case and fear that a conviction may result in jail time.
We work hard to protect our clients from assault and battery charges, and extensive experience helps us achieve the best possible results. Attorney Reynold A. Ilg draws on experience as a former lieutenant with the Massachusetts State Police and a former investigator with the district attorney's office who investigated arson and homicide cases. Attorney Melissa Devore draws on experience as a prosecutor in the Middlesex District Attorney's Office before going into private practice.
As a prosecutor, Melissa was a domestic violence designee and handled domestic violence cases. The position gave her great insight into what the District Attorney's Office is looking for in cases. It helps her understand what they need to prosecute your case so that she can create a barrier to prosecution.
When we accept your case, we examine all aspects of it. Because we are familiar with the law on assault and battery charges, we know that many violent crimes are specific-intent crimes. This generally means that the person accused must have acted with the intent to commit the crime — not just recklessly or carelessly. We make the prosecution prove every element of the alleged crime, including intent.
We use all reasonable and possible defenses to protect our clients from assault and battery charges. When spouses are involved, we often instruct our clients in the use of marital privilege so that the spouses are not required to testify against each other. We also counsel our clients on their Fifth Amendment privilege, bring motions that exclude evidence from the case at trial and make other strategic decisions based on the nature of the case. This often results in having charges dismissed or reduced, or in having our clients found not guilty at trial.
Lowell Assault and Battery Attorney
If someone you care about has been charged with a violent crime, talk with us about your options. Contact Ilg & Devore, P.C., at 978-319-4918 or toll free at 888-804-7996 for a confidential consultation with an experienced lawyer. We offer very competitive and reasonable rates.
