San Gabriel Valley Assault & Battery Attorney
Defense Lawyer Serving Glendale, Burbank and Pasadena
Have you been accused of assault and battery? At the Law Offices of Richard Sudar, we are committed to helping clients who are facing serious criminal charges. Felony assault and battery may mean that a defendant will face a minimum of one year in state prison – and a much longer sentence if the victim suffers great bodily injury or if a firearm or other deadly weapon is used in the commission of the crime.
When facing criminal charges, there is not a single person in the courtroom who is on the defendant’s side, save his or her defense attorney. Faced with witness testimony, evidence, a potentially biased jury and an aggressive prosecuting attorney, a defendant will rely heavily upon the only person who can help him or her. A criminal defense attorney will make or break the case for the defendant. Experience, knowledge, dedication, examination and cross-examination skills and resources are all factors that will come into play and make the difference between an effective or ineffective criminal defense lawyer.
At the Law Offices of Richard Sudar, we have all the qualities that a defendant should look for in his or her law firm. We handle assault and battery cases for clients throughout Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Alhambra and the rest of the San Gabriel Valley.
What is Assault and Battery?
Assault is the threat or attempt of violence against another person.
Battery is the unwanted touching or striking of another person, against his or her will. This can include anything connected to the victim, such as a chair he or she is sitting on or the clothes he or she is wearing.
Assault and battery are often charged together because a person may attempt or threaten to harm another and then follow through with that threat. Specific penalties for assault and battery will depend upon:
- Whether a deadly weapon was used
- Whether the victim suffered great bodily injury / permanent injury
- The defendant’s prior criminal history
- Whether the victim was a child, a law enforcement officer or another public officer
Assault and battery cases can be tried not only in criminal court but also in civil court as well, where a defendant may be sued for medical expenses, lost wages and emotional pain and suffering that the victim has endured.
Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena Criminal Defense Lawyer
Contact the Law Offices of Richard Sudar immediately for a free consultation regarding your assault and battery charges. By evaluating your case, we can determine the gravity of your charges and what steps must be taken to protect your rights and future.
Contact the Law Offices of Richard Sudar today!