Man Shot by Cop Guilty of Assault
Posted on Jan 31, 2011 7:55pm PST
A man in the San Mateo, California area who was shot by a police officer after he ran into his car is now facing up to nine years in prison. Joseph Ortega was convicted of assault in a matter where he hit the police car that was boxing him in as a drug raid was about to be conducted. The man was shot because the officer tripped on a curb and his gun accidentally discharged. Ortega also has a previous charge of assault on his record.
Assault 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. 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.
