Long Beach Assault & Battery Lawyer

Long Beach Assault & Battery Attorney

If you have been charged with assault and battery in Long Beach, you are in danger in California as these crimes potentially are a “strike” on your criminal record.  This means that any earlier crime of which you have been convicted puts you in a position where you will have higher penalties.  The third strike in California brings the defendant the possibility of life in prison.   The third strike law is a serious consideration when you are accused of assault and battery.  It is important that you get a knowledgeable Long Beach assault and battery attorney to help you minimize the possibility of receiving any “strike” on your record.

Long Beach Assault and Battery Lawyer

Assault and battery are actually two different and separate criminal charges.  They are however, often grouped together in a criminal case.  Assault by definition is an attempt or threat of violence towards another individual.  Battery is the actual physical contact, intentional touching or physical violence such as hitting another person against their will.   The Long Beach assault and battery attorneys of Glaser, Damone & Schroeder are experienced in the defense of assault and battery charges.  It is vital that if you have had the misfortune to be charged with such a crime, that you have an attorney that thoroughly understands how to defend such a case to maximize the outcome for the client.  Their attorneys will defend you vigorously.  Every prosecution case has weaknesses and the skill of the attorneys at Glaser, Damone & Schroeder will investigate every avenue to possibly reduce the negative effects on you.  There are many effective defenses for assault and battery, depending on the case.  Self defense, lack of evidence and mistaken identity are examples of types of possible defenses for these charges.

Penalties for Assault and Battery in the State of California

The penalties for misdemeanor battery in California could include up to six months in county jail and a possible fine of up to $1,000.  A possible penalty for simple misdemeanor assault is similar.  An “enhancement” can be added to your sentence based on various factors including the number of strikes on your record.  For example, Great Bodily Injury can give a penalty of up to four years in state prison.  Assault with a firearm can bring two to four years in state prison and a fine up to $10,000.  If you are convicted of assault with a semiautomatic weapon or machine gun, the penalty can bring up to 12 years in state prison. 
You need the most qualified Long Beach assault and battery attorneys to protect your rights.  The attorneys of Glaser Damone & Schroeder have been distinguished as certified specialists in criminal law.  Less than 5% of all lawyers in California have this classification.  Take advantage of these rare qualifications and call them so that they can review your case and work out a vigorous defense for you.  Protect your rights.
Contact a Long Beach Assault and Battery Attorney from the Law Offices of Glaser, Damone and Schroeder if you have been charged with Assault and Battery in Long Beach, Los Angeles, or Orange County.