Assault and Battery Defense Lawyer in Orlando
Most people believe assault happens when someone physically harms another person, in actuality, there does not need to be any physical conduct for assault to occur. Merely the threat of physical harm is enough to constitute assault. If harm does occur, then battery has taken place. If you have been accused of assault or battery, it is crucial you immediately contact a skilled Orlando criminal attorney to discuss your case.
If the injuries are minor and you have no prior convictions, you may only be facing a misdemeanor, which means you will be sentenced to no more than one year in jail. Even for misdemeanor charges though, you may still face other penalties though, including community service, fines, and a temporary loss of your driving privileges. If you are accused of misdemeanor level assault of battery charges, don't discount the value of a quality Orlando criminal lawyer.
These crimes can happen at any time and any location, but they often occur at night in places that serve alcohol. If you were under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the crime, your Orlando criminal attorney may be able to negotiate for you to serve a lighter sentence in exchange for your participation in a drug or alcohol addiction treatment program. Even if you were sober though, your attorney may be able to negotiate similar conditions if you agree to undergo anger management therapy.
In many cases, the victim and aggressor are identified by a completely subjective decision by the police officer at the scene who only wants to break up the situation. Sometimes the officer will also be influenced by friends of the so-called victim who exaggerate the part played by the other party in order to make their friend seem innocent. If either of these situations apply to your case, your Orlando criminal lawyer will uncover the details of the fight to ensure you are not charged unfairly for a crime you were no more responsible for than the person playing the victim.
If you have been accused of assault or battery, please call Kirkconnell, Lindsey, Snure & Yates, P.A.
