Santa Ana Assault & Battery Attorney
Defending Assault & Battery Charges in Santa Ana
Assault and battery are actually two separate charges in California. Assault is generally defined as an unlawful attempt to violently injure another. Of course, the individual must be capable of inflicting such damage in order for the charge to be brought against the person. Battery is the actual crime of injuring the individual. You can see how these crimes are often charged together - a person might threaten another and then actually follow through with the threat and strike or otherwise injure him or her. This could result in an assault and battery charge.
If you have been charged with assault and/or battery in Santa Ana, it is very important that you talk with an experienced lawyer who knows how to handle these types of cases. If you are convicted, you could be subject to some or all of the following penalties:
- Jail time or prison time
- Fines
- Community service
- Probation
- Misdemeanor or felony on your record
- Required anger management classes
Types of Assault & Battery Offenses
There are many different levels of assault and battery charges that you could possibly be facing, depending upon the circumstances of your situation. Some include simple assault, sexual assault, assault with a deadly weapon, simple battery and battery with injury. Domestic violence charges can also fall under the assault & battery umbrella.
No matter what type of charge you are facing, you owe it to yourself to contact an attorney as soon as possible. You deserve to have the best possible defense lawyer on your side to back you up and fight to protect your freedom and rights. The legal team at Aguilar & Sonnonstine, APC, is fully prepared to offer you this service.
Contact a Santa Ana Assault & Battery Defense Laywer at the firm today.