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Woman Guilty of Assault with Stiletto

A woman in the Buffalo, New York area has reportedly been convicted of trying to kick another woman's eye with her stiletto heel. The fight reportedly occurred in a moving car after a night out. Erica Moreland is now guilty of felony assault as the other woman had to have surgery to repair her facial structure. Moreland claimed that she raised her shoe as self-defense as she was attacked. She could face up to seven years in state prison.    

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.

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