Assault and battery is defined as the combination of the two crimes of threat (assault) and actual beating (battery).

Whether you’re convicted of a misdemeanor or felony assault and/or battery, you could face any or all of the following:

County jail or state prison time
A permanent criminal record
Significant fines
Probation
Parole
Mandatory anger management classes
Losing your right to own a deadly weapon
Being turned down for employment after you’re released
Lifetime revocation of your California Driver’s License

Assault and battery convictions fall under the Three Strikes Law in California which means if you have had any prior assault and battery, drug or weapons possession charges or if you were on probation or parole at the time you are accused of the crime you could face a doubled prison sentence.

Any other conditions (such as use of a gun) may elevate the punishment that is part of your sentencing if convicted.

At Rizio & Nelson all charges will be thoroughly reviewed by a competent attorney to ensure that the best defense possible will be made. The attorneys of Rizio & Nelson are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you with defending yourself against these charges.

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