Assault Battery Defense

Assault and battery offenses are often charged together; they are commonly associated with each other, and can be used interchangeably in some cases. In other cases, they can refer to two separate crimes. Assault is considered to be a threat of physical violence directed toward another individual. It can also include willfully or knowingly attempting to cause injury to another, or causing injury out of negligence.

Battery is considered the carrying out of a physical attack with or without the prior threat involved. Battery can take the form of hitting, striking or some sort of action that causes physical harm to the individual or his or her intimate property. A Bergen County criminal attorney should be hired to uphold the rights of anyone facing assault and battery charges. It is imperative that an attorney is at one’s side in any criminal defense case so that he or she can uphold the rights of the accused.

Assault and battery charges can be considered felony or misdemeanor charges depending on the exact crime committed. If the victim of the incident is a child, or if a weapon was used, the charges are usually felony charges and the penalties are severe.

The penalties that generally stem from assault and battery charges can include:

• Jail time
• Large fines
• Probation
• Anger management classes
• A criminal record
• Registration on a sex offender’s list (if sexual assault)

Contact an Assault & Battery Lawyer in Hackensack, NJ

The Law Offices of Benjamin Kelsen believe that everyone is entitled to quality defense and have helped countless clients since their beginnings in 2002. Attorney Benjamin Kelsen is highly experienced in both state and federal cases and has helped many with very serious charges. The experience and background of the attorney chosen for the defense of the individual facing charges can have a profound effect on the outcome of the client’s case.