Orange County Battery Defense Lawyer

Defense for Simple Battery, Aggravated Battery, Sexual Battery and Domestic Battery

Battery is a criminal offense related to the unlawful touching or striking of another person, against their will. Depending on the specific situation, battery may be related to violence and physical injury or may be committed for sexual purposes. It may also be a form of domestic violence when the victim is a spouse, ex-spouse, person in a romantic relationship with the defendant, or person sharing a residence with the defendant.

At the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah, we are skilled in representing clients in all types of battery cases throughout Orange County, including such specific offenses as aggravated battery, battery with a deadly weapon or battery on a law enforcement officer. We know that your future is at risk, and that is why we offer a free case evaluation with an experienced Orange County battery defense lawyer - offering you the valuable opportunity to learn more about your case and how we can help.

Penalties for Battery in Orange County, CA

Battery may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. A person may be charged with battery even if he or she does not cause physical injury to the victim, as long as the contact was unwanted and against the victim's will. Following are the basic penalties that may be imposed for a battery conviction in Orange County:

• Simple battery - up to 6 months in county jail, informal probation for up to 3 years, fine of up to $2,000, and community service.
• Aggravated battery (with the use of a deadly weapon, against a peace officer, or causing serious bodily injury) - up to 2, 3, or 4 years in state prison, formal probation, and a potential "strike" on your criminal record.

Have you been accused of battery? Contact an Orange County violent crime attorney at the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah today.