{"id":1924,"date":"2022-01-31T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T09:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atownlaw.com\/?page_id=1924"},"modified":"2022-06-27T07:54:22","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T07:54:22","slug":"assault-charges","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.atownlaw.com\/criminal-defense\/assault-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Assault Defense Attorney"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1924\" class=\"elementor elementor-1924\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0b99ad0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0b99ad0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-272885e\" data-id=\"272885e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c2af81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c2af81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hiring The Assault Defense Attorney You Need\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c90513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c90513\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting charged with an assault crime in San Luis Obispo and Atascadero can negatively impact one&#8217;s life. It is a matter taken seriously within federal law and should not be overlooked, especially if you are proven guilty for it. If convicted, your permanent criminal records can hinder future endeavors, both personal and professional. Purchasing a house, getting loans approved, seeking employment, and opportunities are all tarnished due to one incident. Luckily, some people will aid and walk you through the entire process and ensure that you are not alone.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"\/criminal-defense\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criminal defense lawyers at San Luis Obispo County<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have served for years with experience and passion for the craft that aims to provide you with the defense you need. Make sure that no stone is left unturned, no matter what form of assault case you are facing.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-be727b7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"be727b7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-28bcefb\" data-id=\"28bcefb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4d5d52 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d4d5d52\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-429ce9f\" data-id=\"429ce9f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8256a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8256a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For a\u00a0<a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">confidential consultation<\/a>, call <a href=\"tel:8054207547\">(805) 420-7547<\/a>. Your case is important to us.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3dc52f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3dc52f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is The Difference Between Assault And Battery?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a54b99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a54b99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of people assume that assault and battery are the same kind. However, they differ in line with the crime committed and the actions done.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Assault is the act of threatening someone without physical violence actually committed. Battery, on the other hand, is the act of physically causing harm or with the intent to do so, often charged together with assault but usually is represented as separate charges. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battery conviction and charges are heavier in comparison to assault. Once an assault is aggravated, it may lead to battery in any form. Get legal counsel from a criminal defense attorney to get more insight on the gravity of each of these criminal offenses.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-063d087 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"063d087\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Assault And Battery Differ in Penal Codes\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20bf76d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20bf76d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <a href=\"\/restraining-orders\/\">San Luis Obispo<\/a>, California, assault is an act that attempts to threaten an individual with the intent to injure them physically or inflict pain. Under the law, you may be charged with assault even if you have yet to make any form of physical contact with the victim as long as you planned to do so. Battery, on the other hand, is committed when someone willfully acts unlawfully and uses physical force or violence against someone to cause them harm.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The apparent difference between the two under the penal code is the existence of harm and the intent of causing it. Assault only requires the intention to cause damage, and you already may be charged for such. For battery charges, whether there was any intent or not, you may already be charged and convicted for bringing physical damage.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assault and Battery take many forms. It is critical to know what actions and factors can lead to your charges. You may be charged for assault, or you may even be charged for both. These cases get complicated quickly when you have a relationship with the victim. They can be family, friends, partners, and alike.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for allegations that prove the presence of dangerous weapons and objects that may inflict physical injury, such can be given harsher and more severe penalties since they fall under criminal charges. Here&#8217;s a list of common types of assault and battery that lead to violent crimes charges in San Luis Obispo California<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple Assault<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assault Of A Public Figure<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assault Against Civil Workers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assault With Dangerous Weapons<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battery Causing Physical Injury<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic Battery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual and Spousal Battery<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ssault and battery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the gravity of the act\/crime committed. The severity of the charge for assault is determined by how far the accused went to communicate a threat and whom the threat was made against. Battery against protected classes of the community or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atownlaw.com\/san-luis-obispo-domestic-violence-attorneys\/\">battery against a close relation to the offender<\/a> amplifies the charges made along with the extent of the injuries.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a59ecc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a59ecc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wobbler Assault And Battery Charges\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5ab758 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5ab758\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are criminal cases considered as &#8220;Wobbler offenses&#8221; or &#8220;Wobbler cases.&#8221; The prosecutors will have the ability to charge a defendant with a felony or misdemeanor depending on the gravity of the case they are faced with. Some deciding factors and considerations are as follows:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seriousness of the offense and crime<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attitude with the police or law enforcement of the accused<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criminal records of the accused\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age of the accused<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nature and likelihood of a repeat offense or criminal behavior<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The eligibility for probation<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if the prosecutor is given the authority to deem such case or offense as a &#8220;wobbler,&#8221; the judge will still make the final call. The decision of what penalties and fines the defendant must endure is entirely the judge&#8217;s call to make. These &#8220;wobbler&#8221; offenses are just a recommendation made by the prosecutor. Criminal defense is also dependent on the decision made in the courtroom.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-506c383 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"506c383\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Penalty and Charges For Assault\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61c9ab2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61c9ab2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punishments for an assault crime can include jail time, fines, or both. The judge will consider the severity of the crime committed before sentencing the offender. Keep in mind that just because assault cases are considered a misdemeanor or a felony, it does not mean that you can&#8217;t get the least possible penalty for the charges against you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-668b13c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"668b13c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Legal Representation By A Criminal Defense Lawyer\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d316e74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d316e74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are being charged with assault or battery, which varies in complications, it would be best to work with someone with legal experience. Someone ready to provide you with the sentencing and outcome that will serve you well as you live your life. <a href=\"\/about-us\/\">805 Law Group<\/a>\u00a0is here to showcase and provide you with the best legal advice you need to ensure that you are given a fighting chance you deserve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 20 years of experience, we have your back with the criminal defense you need. We can assure you that every nook and cranny of the case you are facing will be reviewed and checked by our competent assault defense attorneys who have proven track records of favorable case results.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hire someone who will provide you with the best defense because assault crimes are not something you want to take lightly. Several cases can lead to dismissal of charges as long as the best defenses are presented in court.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the charges and gravity of the case you are connected with can be complex and overwhelming. Allow us to comprehensively investigate your case, ensure that the negotiation process is smooth, collect relevant data, and provide you with the course of action that is relevant to your defense. If you have been charged with a crime, allow our criminal attorneys to fight for you. We are all innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule your free consultation and contact our <a href=\"\/\">San Luis Obispo County attorneys<\/a> today. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atownlaw.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are happy to provide our services today.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fd7181e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fd7181e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cf23b01\" data-id=\"cf23b01\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-c81efe1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c81efe1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c3edc80\" data-id=\"c3edc80\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a242855 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a242855\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To get started,\u00a0<a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">call our offices<\/a> at <a href=\"tel:8054207547\">(805) 420-7547<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring The Assault Defense Attorney You Need Getting charged with an assault crime in San Luis Obispo and Atascadero can negatively impact one&#8217;s life. 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