When an individual is convicted of an assault or battery criminal charge, they may not only be awarded various fines or penalties, but potentially be left with a permanent mark on their criminal record which may present obstacles such as finding employment, or renting an apartment / home.  In the event of a felony conviction, you may loose some of your basic rights as an American citizen, such as your right to vote, possess a firearm, obtain or possess a passport, or your right to vote, just to name a few.

An assault occurs when an action or a threat places someone in imminent fear of a non-consensual touching. Assault does not involve physical contact. Defense of assault charges sometimes include self-defense, defense of others, and defense of property.

Battery can be defined as an intentional act of harmful or offensive touching of someone without permission. Accidental contact, no matter how severe, is not considered battery. To be charged with battery, the person who was physically harmed does not have to require medical treatment.

Assault and battery crimes are often associated with:

• An escalation of a verbal argument;

• A Personal, Social or Professional Dispute or Feud;

• Domestic Disputes;

• Actions during crimes of opportunity in conjunction with other crimes such as theft, rape, or other serious crimes.

There are also varying degrees of assault and battery crimes based on the circumstances and the severity of injuries which are caused. For example, weapons can elevate the severity of the offense.

When law enforcement investigates allegations of assault and battery, many times the eyewitnesses may not have seen the event in question start, and report what they observed, and who they perceived as the aggressor. Since law enforcement are initially focused on restoring order, due attention to fully investigate the assault and battery incident sometimes is lacking, and they simply arrest whomever they believe was involved or responsible. This often leads to individuals who were defending themselves or another being arrested on charges of assault and battery.

Stephen A. Skiver & Associates, LLC, aggressively defends the legal rights of those charged with assault and battery, while addressing all related issues that should be taken into consideration when defending your legal rights and freedom. An assault and battery conviction may result in:

• Hefty fines;

• Potential jail or prison time;

• Suspension of your driving privileges;

• Attend mandatory anger management classes;

• Having your license revoked;

• Potential vehicle forfeiture;

• Community service;

• Lengthy terms of probation;

• Forfeiture of property or assets;

• Forfeiture of certain basic civil rights (felony conviction).

If you have been charged with an assault or battery crime in the Perrysburg, Toledo, Maumee, Sylvania, Lambertville or the Northwest Ohio and Southwest Michigan areas, contact an experienced attorney & lawyer at Stephen A. Skiver & Associates, LLC, today by calling (419) 931-0067 (Ohio) or (734) 568-0136 (Michigan).

As a progressive law firm dealing with today's legal issues, we provide you the voice of experience, and quality legal representation in your assault and battery defense or other criminal defense legal needs.

Serving the Perrysburg, Toledo, Lambertville, Northwest Ohio, and Southeast Michigan area; providing professional Assault and Battery Defense Attorney & Lawyer legal services.