Hollywood Assault and Battery Defense Attorneys
In today’s society, anger and aggression play a key role in crime. In some instances a person who is typically a law abiding citizen may act aggressively if they feel threatened, are under the influence, or feel that they are protecting their overall wellbeing. Whether you intentionally threaten someone or actually cause bodily harm, it may be considered assault and battery in legal terms. Assault and battery are two criminal offenses which are typically charged together. However, assault and battery are actually two very separate and distinct acts. Assault can be charged if a threat is made with the intention to inflict harm. Battery is the more serious of the two and involves direct physical contact. Both actions are considered to be violent crimes in the state of California.
Exceptional California Criminal Defense Lawyers
At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, we have defended many individuals wrongly accused of assault and battery. Our Hollywood criminal defense lawyers will thoroughly investigate the charges against you and will look to prove your innocence. In most assault and battery cases that we have defended we have been able to prove that our client was acting in self defense, resulting in a dismissal of all charges.
Whatever you do, do not attempt to represent yourself or hire just any lawyer, as your future is at stake! A conviction can damage your reputation, and penalties are very severe for an assault and battery charge in California:
- Up to 15 years in jail or prison
- Severe fines
- Restitution
- Community service
- Probation
- A mark on your criminal record for life
Assault and battery is typically a felony offense in California and may count as a “strike” on your criminal record, resulting in double the penalties for a second strike and possibly a lifetime in prison for a third strike, even if it is not a violent or serious crime. At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, our defense attorneys understand California’s Three Strikes Law and will do whatever it takes to help ensure that you do not fall prey to the harsh penalties it covers. Regardless of whether you are facing simple assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, felony battery, simple battery, sexual battery, aggravated battery, domestic violence or disorderly conduct charges, an attorney at the Law Offices of James E. Blatt may be able to provide you with outstanding results.
Board-certified Criminal Defense Firm
At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt you can expect to receive superior legal advice and service from a board-certified Hollywood criminal defense attorney. Your rights and freedom are extremely important to us! Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer regarding your assault and battery case.
Accused of assault and battery? Contact an attorney at the Law Offices of James E. Blatt today!
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