Man Charged with Assault Against Officer

A Lodi, New Jersey man is being charged with aggravated assault after he allegedly fired shots at a police officer. Michael Castillo reportedly did not drop his weapon when asked to put it down by officers. Then, Castillo approached the officers with the gun and was eventually tackled. The man is now being charged with possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, aggravated assault for pointing a firearm, aggravated assault on a police officer and simple assault on an officer for resisting arrest.       

Assault and weapon possession charges are not taken lightly by courts and should be handled properly at all times. There are many difficult legal aspects that you will have to deal with when charged with assault or possession. You will want to protect your rights and ensure that justice is upheld. Being charged and convicted can affect your personal and professional life so it's important that you seek help when dealing with this situation. By working with a criminal defense attorney, you can protect your rights and allow for an expert to handle the difficult legal aspects you will be facing. It's in your best interest to have a defense lawyer working on your behalf so that you do not have to worry about how to handle your case. If you or someone you know is being charged then you should take the time to contact a defense attorney to begin discussing your case and moving forward.