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From Critzer Cardani – Call today to schedule a FREE consultation with an experienced Criminal Defense Assault and Battery Attorney at Critzer Cardani PC. If you or your child is facing a criminal charge in Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover or any of the surrounding areas in Virginia, hiring an experienced attorney matters!

Assault involves the threat of force or harm while Battery involves touching. Both crimes are typically charged as misdemeanors punishable by up to 12 months in jail and up to $2,500.00 in fines. If a deadly weapon or serious injuries were involved, then assault and battery get prosecuted as a felony which increases your jail exposure.

Virginia has a separate misdemeanor charge for assault and battery against a family or household member. The definition of family or household member includes a wide range of relationships, including an ex-spouse, a significant other you live with, a stepchild, and a parent. Since this charge is a misdemeanor, it is punishable in the same way as a simple assault or battery – up to 12 months in jail and up to $2,500.00 in fines. The charge of assault and battery against a family or household member also comes with certain restrictions on firearm rights.

Assault and battery against a family or household member includes a specific first offender program, for which you may qualify. This program is not always the best option for each case, though. An experienced attorney at Critzer Cardani PC can determine if you qualify for the first offender program, and guide you through the best options for your individual circumstances.

Remember as we always say, do not try to defend yourself in court or talk to law enforcement without speaking to an experience attorney like the ones at Critzer Cardani PC.

DEFENSES: the are many ways to build a strong defense in your case and the facts and circumstances matter even if you do not think much about them. Self-defense and being falsely accused are big defenses but must be used properly.

Remember:

Assault and Battery are separate and distinct crimes. The main difference between the two offenses is that while an assault does not necessarily involve any actual physical contact with another person, a battery does.

– An assault occurs when a person commits an act that may inflict physical harm on someone else.

– A battery takes place when a person commits an act that does inflict physical harm on another.

Assault on a police officer is typically a Felony.

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