West Palm Beach Aggravated Battery Lawyer
Battery is the act of unlawfully using force against another individual, resulting in injury to the victim. While simple battery is considered to be a misdemeanor in the United States, aggravated battery is defined by law as a felony. Anyone who commits this crime is at risk of serving years in prison or paying large fines.
If you have been charged with aggravated battery, then a skilled and experienced criminal defense lawyer can help defend you in court. The West Palm Beach aggravated battery lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. are dedicated to helping people in your situation. Please call our offices today at 561-353-2800 to schedule a consultation.
What Acts Constitute Aggravated Battery?
Aggravated battery is an escalated and more severe form of simple battery, typically resulting in serious injury to the victim. The following are examples of aggravated battery:
- Use of a deadly weapon against another individual
- Battery committed in the form of a hate crime
- Battery committed against a child, elderly individual or a law enforcement officer
- Battery with the intent to cause serious harm
- Battery resulting in serious injury to the victim
If you have been charged with aggravated battery for committing any of the above acts, call West Palm Beach aggravated battery lawyer Eric N. Klein right away to learn more about your legal options.
What is the Difference between Assault and Battery?
The terms “assault” and “battery” are commonly used in conjunction with each other, so quite often these two words are considered to refer to the same crime. There are, however, differences between them. Assault is a term used to describe threatening the victim in such a way that incites him or her to have a genuine fear of harm. Assault is typically verbal, and the victim does not necessarily need to be touched to have been a target of assault. Battery is the act of actually causing harm to another person.
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If you have been accused of and arrested for committing an act of aggravated battery, then you will need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to protect you in court. Contact the West Palm Beach aggravated battery lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. today at 561-353-2800.
