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Assault and Battery Attorney

Chicago Assault & Battery Lawyer

A battery is a “harmful or offensive touching”. If you get into a fight and lay your hands on someone else you could be charged with a battery. If you knock something out of another person’s hand during an argument you could be charged with a battery. The most important factor in protecting and defending the accused in assault and battery cases is gathering as much evidence as possible as soon as the incident has taken place. Calls to the police, witnesses who saw what happened and reports gathered by the police and detectives are all vital pieces we will gather to form your defense against assault and battery charges. We will investigate every possible defense you have and then defend you to the fullest.

An assault means that you have put someone in an immediate fear for their safety. That is another situation where you have a right to defend yourself. Many times these cases are difficult for the State Attorney’s to prosecute.

Assault and battery cases usually center on two issues for the defense; 1) self-defense and 2) lack of credibility of the witness.

An assault is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in the county jail unless it is upon a law enforcement officer in that case it can be a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in the county jail.

There are many different types of battery charges. Some can be extremely serious. If you are found guilty of a battery on a law enforcement officer, you can be charged with a felony. You will be a convicted felon if you plead guilty to that charge. Felony convictions can keep you from getting a job, owning a firearm, collecting Social Security benefits and other far-reaching consequences beyond jail time.

Depending on the facts and details of your case, convictions of aggravated assault or aggravated battery can be as severe as carrying a penalty of up to 30 years in prison.

The attorneys at The Law Office of Purav Bhatt have years of experience handling assault & battery charges. These crimes are very serious in nature and carry significant penalties if they are not defended properly. Your livelihood and future depend on retaining the best defense for your case. Our firm has dedicated its practice to exclusively criminal defense and has a long standing track record of successfully defending assault and battery cases throughout Cook, Dupage and Lake counties.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a criminal offense, call our office for a free, no obligation case evaluation to discuss the particular circumstances involved with your case. Our attorneys will examine the evidence against you as well as the police report to determine the best course of action. We will represent you at the arraignment and if necessary, work with you and your family to arrange bail. Call or contact our office today to take the first step towards resolving your assault and battery case.