San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney

About Assault & Battery Charges in San Diego

Assault and battery are actually two different charges but are often charged together. Assault is charged when one person threatens another verbally or physically and battery is charged when injury results from actual physical contact. Depending on the seriousness of the injuries and the circumstances, assault and battery can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony violent crime. Even a misdemeanor can result in jail time and a felony can lead to one year or more in prison. If you or a loved one has been arrested for assault & battery you will need a skilled defense attorney on your side. You should call a San Diego criminal defense lawyer at Ardalan & Associates as soon as possible to protect your rights and get the expert legal advice you need.

In San Diego, under law, if you have an earlier conviction of assault & battery your penalties can increase dramatically under the Three Strikes Law if convicted on a new charge. Many cases of assault & battery are the result of arguments that got out of hand or as the result of alcohol. Testimony in such cases is always suspect and we will do everything possible to contest such testimony and attempt to get your charges either dismissed or reduced in order to avoid any jail or prison time.

San Diego Assault Defense Lawyer

Conflicts that result in such charges are best dealt with immediately and you should call an attorney as soon as possible. Do not make any statements or give "explanations" to anyone before you have a lawyer present. We can help clarify the situation and will work diligently to settle matters out of court if possible. If your case does go to court, our lawyers have a very successful record of defending our clients and helping them avoid such serious penalties as:

• Jail or prison sentence
• Permanent loss of your driver's license
• Parole
• Heavy fines and court costs
• Loss of your right to vote
• Loss of your right to own a firearm

Don't hesitate to contact our offices for a free consultation to discuss your case. We are available anytime to take your call.

Contact a San Diego assault & battery attorney with years of experience successfully defending such charges.