Assault is the threat of physical violence. Battery is the actual harm caused by the assault.
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated assault is a felony charge. It differs from assault and battery in the seriousness of the harm or circumstances of the offense.
Assault and battery becomes is aggravated assault when:
- One person causes the other great bodily harm.
- An able-bodied person attacks and injuries a disabled person or an elderly person.
Great bodily harm is something that involved serious injury, like a broken bone, long-term injury to an organ, disfigurement, or a risk of death.
Aggravated assault can result in up to five years in prison.
Why Do I Need a Defense Attorney?
Simply put, if you have been charged with assault and battery or aggravated assault, you need a proven, aggressive defense attorney. A violent charge like that will cause major problems in your life if it appears on their record.
Bruce Edge and his team understand how serious these charges are, and we work to ensure that our clients get the individual attention they require. We fight hard for you, at every step of the way.
A Simple Process to Getting Started
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