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Defending against battery charges requires a solid defense strategy from an experienced battery defense lawyer who specializes in violent offenses. If you were charged with battery, you must contact a criminal defense attorney at the Hines Law Firm as soon as possible. Our experienced battery lawyers can meet with you to discuss your case, review the evidence, and create an effectively strong defense strategy that can result in the reduction or dismissal of charges or an acquittal.
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Should I Hire a Battery Defense Attorney?
Not every case will require a criminal defense lawyer, but when your freedom is at stake, it’s important to seek out an experienced attorney as soon as possible after an arrest or when assault charges have been issued. When you hire an assault lawyer immediately following an arrest it gives them more time to investigate the incident, review evidence, and create a stronger defense. You don’t have to go through this challenging time alone.
At the Hines Law Firm, we understand what you’re going through. If you’re convicted of a charge for assault, it can have a significant impact on your life. However, just because you’re facing criminal charges doesn’t mean that you’ll be found guilty. If you hire a battery defense lawyer on our legal team, it can increase your chances of achieving the best possible outcome. Our attorneys will investigate the evidence against you and create the strongest possible defense when it comes to the violent crime committed. With an attorney from our legal team in your corner, you will not walk into a courtroom unprepared. Let the legal team at the Hines Law Firm help you fight for your freedom and negotiate with the prosecution on your behalf.
Different Forms Of Battery
Simple battery. Simple battery is committed when a person intentionally makes physical contact of a provoking or insulting nature with another person or a person causes physical harm.
Battery. Battery is committed when a person intentionally causes visible harm or substantial physical harm to another person.
Aggravated battery. Aggravated battery occurs when a person maliciously causes bodily harm by seriously disfiguring the body of another, by rendering a member of another’s body useless, or by depriving a person of a member of their body.
What Are the Penalties for Battery in Georgia?
Simple battery. This misdemeanor comes with a maximum fine of up to $1000 and up to one year in jail.
Battery. Penalties for battery include no less than ten days or more than one year in jail and a fine not to exceed more than $1,000 or both.
Aggravated battery. Penalties for aggravated battery include imprisonment of no less than a year and no more than twenty years.
Defenses for Battery Cases in Georgia
Defenses for battery cases can include:
01Self Defense
A self-defense approach can be ideal if an attorney can prove that their client genuinely believed that they were at immediate risk of physical harm and acted to protect themself. Their battery defense legal team must emphasize that the level of force their client used was proportionate to the perceived threat.
02Challenging Claim of Intent
The prosecution must prove that the defendant intended to cause harm. An attorney can argue that it was not their client’s purpose to cause harm. This strategy is effective in cases that involve a misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the defendant’s actions.
03Falsely Accused
An individual may have false allegations of battery due to a misunderstanding, jealousy, or a personal vendetta. If an attorney can demonstrate that the accusations lack credibility beyond a reasonable doubt, it may result in the revelation of inconsistencies in the accuser’s story or ulterior motives.
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How Can a Battery Defense Lawyer Help?
If you have been charged with battery, you may be dealing with ongoing stress, unsure of what to do or what the future will hold -especially if you have a criminal record. A criminal conviction can create major changes in your life, which is why it’s so important to work with an experienced battery attorney as early on in your case as possible. At the Hines Law Firm, our legal team has extensive experience handling complex battery cases and knows what it takes to achieve the best possible outcome. Remember, just because you’ve been charged with battery doesn’t mean you’re guilty. Once we take your case, we will get to work right away, reviewing the facts of the case and exploring evidence to create the strongest defense possible. Achieving a favorable outcome or having the charges dropped requires skilled legal representation.
We will fight your charges by:
- Filing a legal motion to dismiss
- Prepare a character mitigation packet
- Investigate your case to challenge the prosecution’s evidence
- Review evidence such as any statements given at the time of the arrest
- Interview any witnesses
- Negotiate with the prosecution
- Represent your in court
We will go above and beyond to fight for your rights and protect your freedom. Not every case will result in the dismissal of your charges of assault, however, we will remain in close contact with the prosecution and negotiate to have your criminal charges reduced. Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for your case and avoid the severe consequences of jail time and a criminal history.
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If you were charged with crimes of violence, contact one of the accomplished assault lawyers at the Hines Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation. Let our legal team guide you through the complex legal process, every step of the way and work to avoid prison time. Contact us today to learn more about your felony charges .
