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Assault and Battery

Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Assault is the willful intent to inflict severe bodily injury on another human being. Battery is physical violence against another person. Depending on severity of the crime and the charges that result, conviction may involve multiple penalties. This type of conviction is considered a violent crime and the accused requires the skills of an experienced and resourceful criminal defense law firm such as the Dick James Law Firm in Greenville, South Carolina in order to be properly represented.

Assault and Aggravated Assault

Assault charges can be brought against you if you have intentionally caused bodily harm to someone else or touched them in a way that resulted in bodily harm. Entering into a home without permission with intent to harm an occupant is also grounds for assault charges to be brought against you.

Elevating an assault to an aggravated assault involves an attempt to, or purposely causing, serious injury to someone else using a deadly weapon. Aggravated assault is a more serious offense.

Conviction for Assault

The circumstances surrounding your case will determine whether your charges will include assault or aggravated assault. In most cases, the consequences will include one or more of the following:

• A prison sentence
• Possible parole
• Probation period
• Substantial fines
• Loss of your right to own any weapon
• Mandatory participation in a class for anger management

Defense Against an Assault Charge

Assault and aggravated assault are considered violent crimes and are very serious charges. Your good name and reputation can be damaged for the rest of your life if a conviction this serious is brought against you. You need the aid of experienced and resourceful lawyers to protect and defend your rights. Strategies that are often used in defense against assault charges include:

• Proving factual innocence
• Proving unfounded fear
• Proving there was no practicable threat
• Showing self defense, defense of property or defense of others as motivation
• Showing that there is insufficient evidence

If you have been charged with assault or aggravated assault in the Anderson, Spartanburg or Greenville areas of South Carolina, please contact the Dick James Law Firm as soon as possible to ensure that your rights and freedom are properly protected. You owe it to yourself and to your loved ones to retain a law firm that is reputed for taking care of our clients and treating you like family.