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Assault and Battery in California

Although assault and battery are usually referred to together, California law treats them as different offenses and defines conduct under two separate statutes. Generally, assault and battery are misdemeanors punishable by jail time and/or fines. However, if aggravating factors are present, such as causing serious bodily injury to the victim or using a weapon during the offense, the crimes are elevated to felonies. A conviction at the felony level can lead to a lengthy prison term and high fines.

If you have been charged with either or both offenses, contact our Orange County assault and battery lawyers to discuss your situation. At the Law Offices of Randy Collins, our team has over 45 years of combined experience and has handled thousands of cases. Understanding how frightening this situation can be, we will explain your legal options and provide information that could help avoid jail time. We genuinely care about the people we serve and are ready to do what it takes to seek a favorable result on your behalf. Helping Those Accused in Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino & Los Angeles.

Schedule your free consultation by contacting our firm at (844) 285-9559 today. Our Orange County assault and battery lawyers will give the prompt and personal attention you deserve.

California Assault Law

According to California Penal Code 240, assault is defined as a criminal offence that occurs when a person intentionally and unlawfully threatens or causes bodily harm to another person, by his actions or words. In addition, the person has to be capable of causing such harm at that time resulting in another person being afraid that they will be harmed imminently. For a prosecutor to obtain a conviction, they must also prove that the alleged offender had the “present ability” to carry out the offense.

What Situations will get me Arrested for Assault?

Note that assault involves the attempt to harm another person. Actual physical contact does not have to occur for charges to be levied. The following is clarification to help better understand what constitutes assault and what constitutes battery:

  • Battery requires actual, harmful and intentional contact, while
  • Assault does not require contact.

Examples of assault include:

  • Swinging a bat at someone
  • Gearing up to throw a punch at another
  • Hurling rocks toward someone

In California, assault is one of the most commonly charged crimes. According to the Office of the Attorney General, more than 300,000 assaults occur every year in the state. Aggravated assaults involving the use of a weapon were reported almost 3,600 times in Orange County during 2014.

Too often, charges are filed against innocent individuals who committed no crime. Our assault and battery attorneys in Orange County will review the details of your case to determine what defenses can be raised.

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