You do not have to hit anyone to be charged with assault and battery in California. An accusation that you tried to hurt someone is enough for assault, and an accusation that you touched someone without consent is enough for battery, which is why an assault and battery attorney often starts with a charge the client thinks cannot possibly apply to them.
No matter the circumstances, a violent crime on your record is worth fighting to prevent. If a guilty verdict is unavoidable, you need a skilled attorney working to mitigate any sentence. Our over 20 years of experience practicing criminal law lets us represent you effectively no matter which type of crime you are charged with:
- Simple assault
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Simple battery
- Battery causing serious injury
- Battery on a peace officer
- Domestic battery
Possible Assault and Battery Defenses
Often, assault charges can be difficult to prove and may be based on testimony from unreliable witnesses. As your defense attorneys, we will focus on gathering all of the evidence relevant to the charge against you and determining whether the prosecutor has enough to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
In addition to arguing that there is insufficient evidence to support a conviction, another common defense strategy is arguing that you acted in self-defense (or in defense of another person). If we can show that the victim bringing the charge against you was the aggressor, then you will be acquitted, and they may face assault charges instead.
We know the local judges and prosecutors well and will use this knowledge to help you know what to expect and to craft a defense strategy for your case.
Why Choose The Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates
At The Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates, we provide the personalized defense strategy that is necessary to have the best chance of beating an assault and battery charge in court. We will bring the same passionate approach to your assault charge that we have brought to each client we have defended throughout our over 20 years of experience. You can expect us to listen carefully to your needs and concerns and then do our utmost to help you resolve your case according to your goals. Because our office is fully bilingual, we can meet your needs whether you speak English or Spanish.
Call Now to Start Building Your Defense
At The Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates, we know how important it is that you receive immediate help when charged with assault and battery. That’s why we offer consultations in both English or Spanish. Call us now at (800) 497-0018 for a confidential conversation with our highly trained legal staff.