Georgia Assault & Battery Defense Lawyer
Experienced Criminal Attorney in Atlanta
Assault and battery are actually two separate criminal offenses, but the terms are often used interchangeably and may be grouped together in one criminal case. Generally defined, assault is the threat or attempt at violence or injury on another person, and battery is carrying out that act. Have you been accused of assault, battery, or both? Consulting an Atlanta criminal defense attorney is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid serious criminal penalties.
The experienced attorneys at Conaway & Strickler, P.C. represent clients throughout Georgia who are facing assault, aggravated assault, and battery charges. We offer a free initial consultation to help you get started and are happy to take the time to review you case and determine exactly how we can best assist you.
About Assault and Battery in Georgia
Following are the basic descriptions of assault and battery according to Georgia Criminal Code:
Battery - A common definition of battery is "use of physical force with the intent of harming a person." As the harm must be intentional for battery to occur, actual injury does not need to be physical, it may be emotional, financial, or verbal to be considered battery.
Georgia Code 16-5-23(a) states that "A person commits the offense of simple battery when he or she either:
- Intentionally makes physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with the person of another; or
- Intentionally causes physical harm to another."
Aggravated Assault - Aggravated assault is a crime in which a person illegally attempts to and is able to commit violence against another individual. Listed below are some examples of crimes which may constitute assault in Georgia:
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Assault with intent to cause serious physical pain
- Physically attacking an individual
- Threatening to cause physical harm
- Causing fear in others by threats or endangerment
- Intention to commit battery
No matter the particular charges you may be facing, you will be better off consulting an Atlanta assault and battery defense lawyer as soon as possible. You have the right to legal counsel to challenge these allegations - be sure you exercise this right and get the representation you deserve!
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