BATON ROUGE ASSAULT LAWYER
Baton Rouge Criminal Defense Lawyer
Assault and battery are among the most common charges encountered in Louisiana courts. Assault is the threat or attempt to inflict physical harm, while battery is actual physical harm. Although they are common charges, they should not be taken lightly.
Depending upon the circumstances involved, assault or battery can be a misdemeanor or a felony that could result in a jail sentence and significant fines.
Domestic abuse battery involves an attack against a household member. It can prevent you from going near your own home or spending time with your children. If you have been arrested on domestic battery charges, it is imperative that you reach an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights.
At the Law Office of Rhett P. Spano, LLC, in Baton Rouge, we offer experienced criminal defense against assault and battery charges. Depending upon the facts of your case, we can plan to go to trial or work to get charges reduced in pretrial negotiations. My primary objective is to minimize the impact that any criminal charges have on your work, your family and your future.
Baton Rouge Battery Lawyer That Wants To Keep Your Record Clean
Felony battery includes battery committed with the intent to inflict serious bodily harm. Aggravated battery is battery with a dangerous weapon, which can be any object or substance that is likely to cause great bodily harm.
These cases often are convoluted and come down to “he said, she said” testimonies. A conviction for felony assault and battery becomes part of your permanent criminal record, which results in losing the right to vote, hold public office or own firearms. Felony convictions also can result in the loss of a professional license.
Clearly, it is crucial to retain the services of an experienced criminal defense lawyer who will provide aggressive and comprehensive defense against assault and battery charges. With so much at stake, it is beneficial to work with an attorney who has worked on assault and battery cases from both the prosecution and defense side.