There are many forms of assault, and each one can affect the severity of a conviction.

Still, if you are facing an assault charge, what you do next can influence the severity of your case. If this is the first time you have been in such a situation, you will want to know more about what you should not do.

There are some simple mistakes that you can make, and they are easy to avoid. Keep reading to find out more.

Speaking With The Police

If you are caught off guard, you can reveal information that you do not need to.

The police will often try to get specific evidence from you that can be used against you. This is a time to remember that you do not have to talk to the police in detail following an incident. Even if they appear to be helping, anything you say at the time of the assault can be used against you.

Inform them that you wish to wait for an attorney to be present before you discuss the details further.

Posting About It On Social Media

This is a common mistake that we see at Harberlaw.com. 

You would be surprised at how much information a prosecutor can gather from online sources that they can use against you. You shouldn’t discuss anything relating to the incident or your charges in these places, they are more public than you think and can be damaging to your defense.

Contacting The Victim

Even if it comes from an honest place, and you want to apologize or have an honest conversation, it is not advisable to contact them directly.

Your attorney will be able to advise why this is not a good idea and give you some advice on how to avoid the temptation.

Talking To Anyone About The Assault

You should be concentrating on keeping the matters of the incident to yourself.

Even someone you consider to be a friend can accidentally tell the wrong person sensitive information that can be used against you. 

Although it can be good to talk, you should only do so under the advice of your attorney at this stage.

Destroying Evidence

Destroying evidence is more important than you might think and carries severe repercussions.

It is vital that you do not delete any videos or photos or get rid of any evidence relating to the assault. Destroying evidence can result in additional charges, and even if it was not you who was involved in the assault, you could find yourself in trouble if you delete evidence.

There are many things that you can do and say that will weaken your defense, and the above should be considered the main things to remember.

If you are worried about an assault case, then one of the first things you should do is contact an attorney. Having an expert to guide you is an invaluable asset and can be vital in making sure you are treated fairly.