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Assault & Battery Allegations? We Help You Navigate
From misdemeanor charges to serious felony allegations, our experienced defense attorneys fight to protect your rights and minimize the impact on your life.
Assault and battery charges in Georgia range from misdemeanors to serious felonies, depending on the circumstances, the severity of the alleged conduct, and the identity of the alleged victim. Understanding the differences between the various types of assault and battery charges is critical to building an effective defense strategy.
At Windecher Firm, our attorneys have extensive experience defending clients against all types of assault and battery charges. We thoroughly investigate every case, examining witness statements, surveillance footage, forensic evidence, and the circumstances leading up to the alleged incident. We explore every available defense, including self-defense, defense of others, defense of property, consent, and mistaken identity.
Many assault and battery cases arise from misunderstandings, self-defense situations, or false accusations. Our goal is to uncover the truth, challenge the prosecution's narrative, and ensure that our clients receive fair treatment under the law.
Simple assault occurs when a person attempts to commit a violent injury to another person or commits an act that places another person in reasonable apprehension of immediately receiving a violent injury. No physical contact is required for a simple assault charge. A threatening gesture, verbal threat accompanied by an apparent ability to carry it out, or an attempt to strike someone can all constitute simple assault under Georgia law.
Simple battery involves intentionally making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with another person, or intentionally causing physical harm to another person. Unlike assault, battery requires actual physical contact. Even minor contact, such as pushing, poking, or spitting, can result in a simple battery charge if done intentionally and with an insulting or provoking nature.
Aggravated assault is a serious felony charge that involves an assault committed with the intent to murder, rape, or rob, or with a deadly weapon or any object, device, or instrument which, when used offensively against a person, is likely to or actually does result in serious bodily injury. This includes assault with a firearm, knife, vehicle, or any other weapon. Aggravated assault charges carry significantly harsher penalties than simple assault.
Aggravated battery occurs when a person maliciously causes bodily harm to another person by depriving them of a member of their body, rendering a member of their body useless, or seriously disfiguring their body or a member thereof. This is one of the most serious assault-related charges in Georgia. Examples include causing the loss of a limb, causing permanent scarring, or causing damage to internal organs.
Jail/Prison
Up to 1 year
Fine
Up to $1,000
Simple assault and simple battery are generally misdemeanors, carrying up to 12 months in jail and fines up to $1,000.
Jail/Prison
Up to 1 year
Fine
Up to $5,000
Certain assault and battery offenses, such as those against specific protected persons, can be elevated to high and aggravated misdemeanors with fines up to $5,000.
Jail/Prison
Minimum 1 year
Fine
Varies
Aggravated assault and aggravated battery are felonies, carrying a minimum of 1 year in prison and potentially up to 20 years.
Jail/Prison
Minimum 10 years
Fine
Varies
Assault or battery committed against a law enforcement officer carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison.
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Do not let assault or battery charges define your future. Our experienced defense attorneys will investigate your case, challenge the evidence, and fight for the best possible outcome.
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