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Assault and Battery Defense
The criminal offenses of assault and battery occur when a person willfully inflicts bodily injury, resulting in a traumatic condition, upon another. Charges for these types of offenses can range from misdemeanor to felony, depending on the particular circumstances of each case.
Consequences for the conviction of Assault and Battery may potentially include:
- Imprisonment
- Loss of the Right to Own a Deadly Weapon
- Significant Fnes
- Anger Management Class
- Probation or Parole
- Other
Any of the above consequences for assault and battery depends upon the following factors:
- Any Other Prior Convictions
- Prior Similar Convictions
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- Currently on Probation or Parole
- Degree of Media Attention on Case
- Mitigating/Aggravating Circumstances
- Attitude of Community and Court Toward this Type of Crime
- Other
Often, several defenses are available to the accused, such as:
- Insufficient Evidence
- Factual Innocence
- Lack of Intent (i.e. an accident)
- Self Defense
- Defense of Others
- Defense of Property
In many cases mitigating circumstances exist which may reduce, or even negate criminal culpability.
If you have been arrested for any criminal offense, you should immediately write down all significant events and potential witnesses to prepare a defense, exercise your right to remain silent, gather documentation of your good character, such as reference letters, employment history, and community service, and contact an attorney competent in the area of criminal defense immediately to protect your rights.
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