What is Assault?

Temporarily, we may say that an assault is: An intentional act that causes a reasonable apprehension of immediate harmful or offensive contact' It does not even need to be touching or contact, a threat of violence might be enough to make out the offence. An assault has also been committed if, for example, someone clenches their fist and makes a threat to hurt the other person but without actually touching them.

What is a Battery?

A battery by comparison has to have physical contact. It happens when one who hasn´t been asked, touches or hits a person in a way that it feels an attack. The key difference between assault and battery is a physical one, as an assault requires both the threat to express the desire to harm someone (battery) and the act itself.

Knowing the Legal Steps

Both assault and battery are legally serious offences, dependent upon by what name you have been charged. These are just examples and will either be a little heavier or lighter based on the degree of harm done, whether was it an arm used in committing the crime and what they were doing (reasonable excuse). The punishments vary from being fined a lot of money, jail time or getting permanent criminal record that stays for life.

Your Rights as a Victim

If you have been attacked by someone, or assaulted, it is important to know that the attacker can be sued for damages and injuries. In a separate criminal complaint where you need immediate relief regarding the law and order situation, someone else responsible at this juncture/formal crime for restraining as well any cost or injury incurred during the commission of offence can be filed. If you have an experienced attorney on your side, they will be able to guide you safely through the process and make sure that all of your rights are protected.

Charged With Assault & Battery?

Similarly, if you face charges of assault or battery, being aware of your legal rights and potential defences is equally important. Potential Defenses: self-defence, defending another or not having the intent An experienced attorney will enable you to build a defence, rebut any evidence provided against that and advocate for your case in court.

Seeking Legal Assistance

The bail process is easy but needs the right legal representation and a victim (or accused) is no law more important than that. A seasoned attorney can counsel you and protect your rights, in addition to ensuring that the very best possible result is attained.

For more help call us at (626) 314-3595 or visit our Legal Help page. We can help you navigate your way through the complex world of modern assault and battery law beyond certain rights under that law, so what more may serve as justice in this nonsensical situation?