Assault & Battery Defense Attorney in Corona

Assault & Battery  Defense Lawyer Serving Chino, Chino Hills, Norco, Riverside, Corona, Eastvale and South Corona

There are two aspects to an assault & battery charge.  Assault is considered to be the attempt to harm another person, while battery is the actual use of force upon them.  Generally these two charges are filed together by law enforcement.  Depending on the degree of violence involved, the crime can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony.  Such things as striking another, such as punching or kicking someone could be considered a misdemeanor, while for severe injuries the felony charge could apply. 

If you find that you have been charged with assault & battery, consulting with a Corona criminal defense attorney from the office of Cho, Sheasby, Chung & Ignacio, LLP can help you in protecting your rights.  With almost a decade of committed legal service to the community, our firm works diligently in protecting the rights of our clients.

Penalties for Assault & Battery

The penalties for an assault & battery conviction can be severe, including up to 6 months in jail and fines of up to $2000 for a misdemeanor.  Felony charges can reach up to 4 years in a state prison and $10,000 in fines.  It is important to fight these charges and do all you can to avoid a conviction, as a criminal record can adversely affect your future.  Anyone with a criminal conviction will find it difficult to obtain good employment and even have trouble with housing prospects. 

There can be many defenses to be used against such a charge.  You could have been defending yourself against another who was the initial aggressor, or the charges were a misunderstanding following some rough horseplay.  Getting to the bottom of the facts and presenting a strong criminal defense is our intention whenever we aggressively represent our clients.

Contact a Corona assault & battery attorney today to find out how we can help you fight an assault & battery charge.