A fight that, on the surface, was minor could end up being very serious if legal charges are filed. If you have been accused of or charged with assault and battery then there is no way around it: You need an experienced attorney. These charges could follow you around for the rest of your life if they show up on background checks and your criminal record. Contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 now for a free consultation from an experienced attorney.
There are several types of assault and battery cases
It is common for assault and battery to be charged together but they are actually two entirely separate crimes. We have experience defending clients against all types of charges of both assault and battery. Some examples include:
- Simple assault. This involves willfully or deliberately taking an action that is likely to result in someone being injured. Even if the action you took did not actually end up in an injury, the fact that it could have is enough for a simple assault charge.
- Aggravated assault. This is a case in which the assault would have caused serious injury if it had been followed through with. Assault with a deadly weapon is one example of the many types of aggravated assault.
- Simple battery. This is the charge when a person is touched or harmed without their consent. This does not have to involve injury. Examples include spitting, pushing, shoving, and slapping.
- Aggravated battery. If the battery in question did result in serious bodily injury, then it would be aggravated battery. This can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on what the prosecutor decides.
- Battery on a peace officer. If the person that was the victim of the battery is a public service officer such as a police officer, EMT, or firefighter, then this more serious charges can be filed.
If you have been charged with one of the above types of assault and / or battery, or other types not listed, it is time to contact Chambers Law Firm.
We can help you find the best possible defense strategy
It is an unfortunate truth that people do make up assault and battery accusations out of anger, jealous, a need for revenge, and other reasons. At Chambers Law Firm we will make sure your story is told and that you are treated fairly. We will review all evidence against you and present our own evidence of self-defense if applicable. We may work to show that you were wrongly accused, that you acted in self-defense, or that your actions do not meet the requirements of the crime you are being charged with.
If you are ready to move forward and find the best options for the charges you are facing then you are ready to contact Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 for a free legal consultation.
