An assault and/or battery conviction can result in a permanent criminal record which may affect your life for years to come. It may affect your ability to find work, rent an apartment or home, educational opportunities, or other life goals you may have.

An assault charge and battery charge are separate crimes which are committed against other individuals which involve the threat of, or actions of physical violence. Depending on the circumstances relating to the offense, an assault or battery crime may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense.

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Criminal Assault

A criminal offense of assault occurs when one person makes a willful attempt or threat to injure someone else, and also has an apparent, present ability to carry out the threat such as by flourishing or pointing a dangerous weapon or device at the other. An assault may be committed without actually striking or injuring another person. Assaults are either simple or aggravated.

• A simple assault is limited to the threat of physical force and result in little or no injury to the victim. This is punished by a fine and/or imprisonment.

• An aggravated assault is a threat to cause great bodily harm or is committed with the use of a deadly weapon, and they are more severely punished than simple assaults.

Criminal Battery

Criminal battery is the unlawful touching of an individual by another. Unlike an assault, there is actual contact. This may include a physical act of spitting in another's face, any form of unwanted intentional touching in anger, or jostling of another.

However, if the physical contact is proved to be incidental and unintentional, or conducted while defending one's self or others against a perceived threat of physical harm, this is not considered criminal battery, and is a viable defense if charged.

Assault and battery crimes have the potential of fines, penalties and jail or prison time, and therefore should be aggressively defended. The defense of these charges are best served with the advice, assistance, and guidance of experienced legal counsel.

As an assault and battery criminal defense law firm, we are experienced, prepared, and well qualified to represent you in even the most difficult of legal challenges you may be facing. We are well versed in assault and battery criminal law, and we know how to apply the law to your specific legal needs and goals. When you need to protect your legal rights and freedom regarding assault and battery charges... we are here to help you.

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If you have been arrested or charged with an assault and/or battery offense in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, or the surrounding Southwest Florida area, make sure your legal rights are protected by seeking the legal advice of an experienced assault and battery defense attorney & lawyer. Contact Philip Steinberg, P.A., today by calling (239) 542-1888 to schedule a confidential legal consultation.

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