Assault 245 / Battery 242

California Assault, Battery Defense Lawyers

An assault is an attempt to injure another person. Battery is the use of force or violence against another. Assault and battery are serious crimes that carry stiff penalties, including fines, probation, and incarceration in jail or prison.

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If you have been charged with any type of assault or battery, it is important to speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. At the Blumenthal Law Offices, our attorneys will go to work immediately, protecting your constitutional rights, investigating your case, and working to minimize the negative consequences of these charges.

About Assault Charges

An assault can be a misdemeanor—a simple threat of violence—punishable by up to $1,000 in fines, six months in county jail, or both. Penalties are more severe when an assault is committed on school or park property, on public transportation, or involves a peace officer or teacher.

Conviction for an assault with a deadly weapon (California Penal Code 245) can result in four years in prison and a $10,000 fine or both.

About Battery Charges

Battery (California Penal Code 242) is punishable by a fine of up to $2,000, six months in county jail, or both.

Our attorneys have more than 70 years of combined legal experience to bring to bear on your case. We have the respect of the law enforcement community and have helped thousands of people just like you achieve a positive resolution to assault and battery charges. Please do not hesitate to contact us for aggressive criminal defense of all assault and battery charges.

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