Assault And Battery

Have you been charged with assault and battery?

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What is assault and battery?

Simply put, assault and battery is the combination of two violent crimes: assault (the threat of violence) and battery (actual physical violence).

Assault & Battery in the Commonwealth

In order to prove that the defendant is guilty of having committed an intentional assault and battery, the Commonwealth must first prove three things beyond a reasonable doubt:

• The defendant touched the alleged victim without having any right or excuse for doing so;
• The defendant intended to touch the alleged victim;
• The touching was either likely to cause bodily harm to alleged victim, or was done without his(her) consent.

What to do if you are charged with assault and battery

New laws that target domestic assault and battery have changed the legal landscape. People are always amazed when they contact the local police to diffuse a family argument and someone leaves in the back of a cruiser charged with domestic assault and battery. They expect to appear in court and explain the situation and are amazed when actual criminal charges enter. Stiffer laws attempting to protect against domestic violence have caught many families off guard, facing the embarrassment of a criminal record and public notice.

Contact Condon Legal for help to guide you through this process. The District Attorney will not dismiss your case just because your spouse or family member asks. You need legal assistance.

If you have been charged with Assault and Battery you should contact an experienced criminal defense attorney. At Condon Legal, Attorney Krysten Condon has successfully handled hundreds of assault and battery cases during her career without any convictions.

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