Charged With Assault and Battery
If you have an assault and battery charge there are many different outcomes that can result from the trial including imprisonment, probation, anger management classes, fines, loss of the right to own a firearm, and you could be held liable to the victim in civil lawsuit.
You may be liable to the victim for their personal injuries, pain and suffering, medical expenses, hospital visits, prescribed medication, loss of work time, and emotional damages.
A criminal attorney will be able to provide you with the best option in representing you while ensuring you understand your rights and they are upheld in a court of law. The court will look at different aspects of your case to determine your liability such as the extent of the assault and battery charge, your conduct, prior convictions, if a weapon was used in the crime, and even the attitude of the community and the court concerning the type of assault and battery that was committed.
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criminal defense attorney will look at the best way to defend you against the charge such as self-dense, the defense of others, not intention (an accident), defense of your property, and all factual evidence that can prove you were not the person that committed the crime.
Your attorney will not only be by your side to help you through the trial, but will also gather all the facts from the police reports, interview all witnesses, interview the arresting officer, contact professionals that can reconstruct the scene (if needed), find all pertinent cases and research to better represent you, and meet with the prosecutor for negotiations.