Los Angeles Battery Attorney
Battery Penalties in Los Angeles
In California, a battery conviction can be met with serious penalties that include large fines, victim restitution, and county jail or state prison. If you have been charged with battery and are in need of aggressive legal representation, contact our office and speak to one of our experienced Los Angeles criminal attorneys and learn about your legal options.
Under California Penal Code Section 242, battery is defined as the "willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another." You can be charged with battery even if your actions do not cause an injury on the victim. The prosecutor only needs to prove that you initiated some form of unwanted physical or offensive contact. Battery as defined above is considered "simple battery," but there are other forms of the offense, including:
- Domestic Battery - Up to $2,000 in fines and 1 year in county jail
- Battery resulting in serious bodily injury - Up to $10,000 in fines and 4 years in state prison
- Sexual Battery - Up to $2,000 in fines and 1 year in county jail for misdemeanor charges, up to $10,000 in fines and 4 years in state prison for felony charges
- Battery directed at a police officer - Up to $2,000 in fines and 1 year in county jail if no injury is caused, up to $10,000 in fines and 3 years in state prison if injury is caused
- Battery committed at a school, hospital, or public park - Up to $2,000 in fines and 1 year in county jail.
Charged with Battery
At Stephen G. Rodriguez and Partners, we understand the importance of a strong and aggressive battery defense. We have provided successful representation in numerous battery cases, ranging from simple bar fights to sex offenses. We invite to contact our firm about your battery charges, so that we can fully inform you about your legal rights and options.
If you are facing battery charges, contact a Los Angeles battery lawyer
who will work to build an aggressive defense in your case.