California Assault with a Deadly Weapon Charges

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It may seem surprising, but people are brought up on California assault with a deadly weapon charges in Santa Clarita all the time. If that makes you nervous, just wait a minute and let us explain. Some cases of assault with a deadly weapon are exactly that: an individual had a deadly weapon in their possession, something like a knife, a baseball bat or a crowbar, and they attempted to use it to harm someone else. However, according to the wording of the law, just about anything can be considere...
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Castaic Assault Leads to Mayhem Charge

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Castaic assault leads to mayhem charge for a Santa Clarita man who allegedly performed a "slide tackle" into someone else. While grappling on the ground, the suspect allegedly bit the victim's finger, an injury that required medical treatment at a local hospital. The suspect was arrested by Santa Clarita Sheriff Station deputies and charged with one count of assault with a deadly weapon and another count of mayhem. He was being held in lieu of $100,000 bail, though he posted bail and was release...
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