Orlando Assault and Battery Attorneys

Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Orlando, Florida

Assault and battery are particularly serious criminal charges. These are violent crimes which involve the attempt or threat of violence against a person, and actually committing the act of violence.

If you or someone you know has been accused of any form of assault and/or battery, it is important that you exercise your constitutional right to legal counsel. At Katz & Phillips, P.A. we offer a free case evaluation with a skilled Orlando criminal defense attorney, giving you the opportunity to find out what legal rights and options you have so you can make a well-informed decision about your case as well as about your legal counsel. We represent defendants facing assault and battery charges throughout Orlando and the surrounding areas in Florida.

What is Assault and Battery?

By definition, assault is attempting or threatening injury – with the apparent or actual ability to carry out the threat. Battery is defined as the unwanted touching or striking of another person or of an object intimately associated with that person.

For example, Joe approaches Bob and pulls out a baseball bat. He shakes the bat at him and threatens to hit Bob if he does not hand over his wallet. Bob refuses, and Joe strikes Bob with the bat. This may result in criminal charges involving assault and battery.

This, however, was a clear cut and simple example. Assault and battery charges are not always this easy to evaluate. A bar fight or act of self-defense or defense of others may be misconstrued and may result in an innocent person facing criminal charges. As such, it is vitally important that you consult a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case.

Contact an Orlando Criminal Defense Lawyer

Challenge your Orlando assault and battery charges with a skilled and experienced criminal defense lawyer from our firm at our side. You have nothing to lose by contacting our firm for your free consultation, and you can count on our honesty, respect and compassion.

Arrested for or accused of assault and battery? Contact Katz & Phillips, P.A. today to talk to an Orlando criminal defense attorney.