Riverside Aggravated Battery Attorney

Contacting an experienced criminal defense lawyer is one of the most important steps to take if you or someone you know has been accused of aggravated battery. At our Riverside law firm, we represent clients throughout this area in the face of serious criminal charges such as battery causing serious bodily injury. We can inform you of your legal rights and can begin working immediately to seek a positive result to your case.

Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury

Aggravated battery is best described as battery that causes serious bodily injury. Serious bodily injury may be defined as a serious impairment to a victim's physical condition. Loss of consciousness, bone fracture, concussion, serious disfigurement, loss or impairment of a limb, extremity or organ, or a wound that requires extensive stitching are all examples of what may be considered serious bodily injury.

While simple battery may be charged for any offensive or unwanted physical contact, even when this does not cause the victim injury, aggravated battery is charged when the alleged victim is injured. Aggravated battery is a "wobbler" meaning it may be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the particular circumstances of the case. If battery causing serious bodily injury is charged as a misdemeanor, a defendant in Riverside may face up to 12 months in county jail and a fine of up to $1,000. If aggravated battery is charged as a felony, a defendant may face 2, 3 or 4 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Enhanced penalties may apply if the defendant has prior battery convictions or if the offense is committed against a peace officer.

Aggravated Battery Defense Lawyer in Riverside

There are different defense strategies your attorney may utilize when challenging your aggravated battery charges. For example, what if you were acting in self-defense when the alleged offense occurred? What if you were mistakenly identified from a police line-up? A lawyer can work to build evidence that supports your side of the story.

Contact a Riverside Aggravated Battery Defense Lawyer at our firm for a free review of your case.