Principal Charged with Assault
Posted on Nov 26, 2012 11:20am PST
A principal in the D.C. area has reportedly been charged in connection with an alleged assault matter. According to reports, she is accused of punching a former staff member outside after a football game at the school. Some claim that she did hit the victim while another staff member has commented that the principal was actually trying to break up a fight. She has since been placed on administrative leave. The assault matter is reportedly still under investigation at this time.
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.