Categories Of Assault And Battery Charges

Criminal charges may classify assault and battery as a misdemeanor or felony depending on factors such as:

• Whether the perpetrator allegedly used a deadly weapon
• The severity of injuries
• Whether the alleged victim was a public worker (such as a teacher or health care provider)
• Whether the actions occurred in connection with another crime classified as a felony, such as armed robbery

If the person harmed was an intimate partner or close family member, police may bring charges of domestic violence.

In so-called “wobbler cases,” a court may decide whether an assault and battery offense should be a misdemeanor or felony.

Penalties And Defenses

Penalties in assault and battery cases may include jail time, fines and other consequences such as required restitution. If a case dismissal is not an option, a plea bargain may seek probation in lieu of jail time.

Whatever particular assault and battery charges you face, an effective defense may focus on:

• Extenuating circumstances such as whether the other person picked a fight
• Credibility issues, if the complainant has demonstrably lied in similar past cases
• Self-defense or temporary insanity as an argument

Charged With Assault And Battery? Attorneys At Glew & Kim Are Here To Protect Your Constitutional Rights.

As you look for a lawyer to represent you, consider past results and overall reputation. Defense attorney Christopher Glew is a frequent guest on television and radio broadcasts. Observers have called him the “the hottest criminal defense attorney in Orange County.” We are convinced that our attorneys’ experience gives clients a decided advantage.

Contact Glew & Kim in Santa Ana to schedule a consultation and get your California assault and battery case evaluation underway. Call 714-713-4525 or send an email message through this website.

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