Assault and Battery Cases: Indianapolis Indiana South Bend Ft Wayne

Assault and Battery Cases

Assault and battery cases can be broken down into several different types of charges. Assault is the threat to strike another, whether contact is made or not, provided the target is aware of the danger. The assaulter must be reasonably capable of following through with the attack.

Battery is the actual intentional striking of someone, with intent to harm, even if the injury is slight. Negligent or careless unintentional contact is not battery no matter how great the harm. Assault and battery is assault combined with an actual battery.

Other types of assault and battery charges include:

Assault with intent

Sexual Assault

Aggravated Assault

Assault with a deadly weapon

The Consequences of assault and battery charges can range from fines, anger management classes, to imprisonment. The consequences are often dependent on prior similar convictions, current probation or parole status and other mitigating circumstances.

If you are charged with an assault and battery offense exercise your right to remain silent, contact an assault and battery lawyer, keep a diary of all significant events and potential witnesses.

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