Battery can occur any time one actually makes physical contact with another person. The types of prohibited contact include:
● Physical force with an intent to injure
● Physical force in furtherance of a crime such as robbery
● Unwanted touching of private parts of a person, either under or above clothing, with “lewd and lascivious intent”
Battery is related to assault, and the two crimes are charged under the same statute. The type of charges depends on the extent of the injury and what the defendant was doing at the time of the alleged. The defendant will be charged with a misdemeanor if the injuries are minor to moderate. If the injuries are more serious, or the defendant was committing another crime when the battery occurs, they will face felony charges that could lead to a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
In many domestic violence cases, the defendant is charged with battery. Anyone charged with battery can face:
● Imprisonment
● Fines
● Mandatory anger management counseling
● Probation
Besides that, a battery conviction can have other serious consequences that could impact your livelihood, reputation, custody, and domestic situation. You could end up facing a restraining order keeping you away from certain people or places. These are charges that you must take seriously.
You always have the legal option to fight the charges in court, making the prosecutor prove their case through evidence and witness testimony. Alternatively, you could try to reach a plea bargain that could lead to lesser charges or punishment.
Hire an Anderson County Battery Attorney
While the degrees of the alleged crimes may be different, the one constant is your need for legal help. If you are facing criminal charges, the attorneys at Bradley & Perkins are here to help you. Call us today at 864.401.8770 or message us online to get the legal assistance that you must have.