Los Angeles Assault & Battery Criminal Defense AttorneysCalifornia Violent Crimes Defense LawyersAssault and battery is the combination of two distinct crimes. Assault is the threat of violence and battery is actual physical violence. The main distinction between these two crimes is the existence or nonexistence of actual touching and/or contact. A person can be charged with assault even if he or she did not touch the victim in any way whatsoever. Only the threat of harm and the apparent ability to carry out the crime need be present. When you work with a criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices of James E. Blatt in Southern California, we will investigate the charges against you and will start our own investigation, interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence that will be a benefit to your case. The criminal defense attorneys at our firm are determined to provide you with the successful outcome that you deserve. Our lawyers will discuss your goals and objectives with you and make sure to answer all of your questions so you can understand all aspects of the legal process surrounding your assault and battery case. Defending Assault & Battery Charges in Southern CaliforniaIn California, assault and battery is a felony offense. If convicted of assault and battery you will most likely be facing the following penalties during sentencing:
If you are convicted for assault and battery in California, you will also not be allowed to carry or own a handgun, and you will have to disclose your felony conviction when applying for any type of employment, making it that much harder to find work in the current competitive job environment. In the unfortunate event that you have been arrested for or have been charged with assault and battery in the state of California, it is important to hire a knowledgeable and well-educated criminal defense lawyer. At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, we have represented many types of assault and battery cases with successful results. We provide legal representation to people throughout Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Clarita and Ventura, California. Contact a Los Angeles assault and battery defense lawyer at our firm today! |
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