• The intentional physical injury to another
• Creating fear in the other person of peril that will take place
• Aggravated Assault - using a deadly weapon, the intent to rape, hurt or murder another.  This is much more serious than just assault.
• The present ability to carry out the assault if not prevented

An assault can take place even if there is no actual contact with the other person.  An example is if the defendant points a toy gun at the plaintiff from a distance away.  Even though nothing happened, the assault can be accomplished.

• Battery is touching or physical contact with a person against their will by another person, resulting in injury, and sometimes using force. 
• This objectionable touch can be called battery even if there is no injury involved. 
• Examples are: 
• A person who sticks their finger in another person’s chest to prove a point can be charged with battery. 
• A person, who spits in another person’s face, without causing injury, has committed battery. 
• If you tell a dog to attack, this, too, is battery.
• Simple battery is a misdemeanor punishable by less than one year in prison or only a fine.

If you have been accused or even arrested and charged with any type of criminal assault or battery please contact our office today for a free and immediate consultation. Do not say another word until you speak to one of our Pasadena Assault & Battery defense lawyers.

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Pasadena Assault & Battery Defense Lawyer

When our attorneys interview new clients charged with assault we hear this: "I didn't hit anyone," "How much trouble can I really be in, no one was hurt?” “I was just threatening him or her so they would leave us alone!” Here is the issue. if something you did or said, in fact, if something you allegedly did or said caused another person immediate fear or apprehension, you could be charged with assault.

If the person is claiming that you actually did make physical contact with them, you may now be charged with battery as well. Do not just hire any criminal defense attorney. Defending a DUI and defending an Assault & Battery charge are two completely different crimes. If not us then please, make sure you have an attorney that focuses their practice on the defense of Assault and Battery.

The Pasadena Criminal defense attorneys of US & Associates have handled many assault and battery cases in the Pasadena and surrounding areas. We know how important it is to get a criminal defense lawyer on your side as quickly as possible.

Even a misdemeanor assault charge or battery charge can mean days in jail and costly fines. It also means you now have a criminal record, and worse yet, possibly a conviction that can not be expunged.

Here is what you need to do call us right now, and tell us what happened. The more we know about what happened and what lead to your arrest, the better we can help you.

We have trained investigators that will look into the charges against you and talk to witnesses, including the complaining witness.

Even of you are guilty there are many different types of sentences available including the possibility of house arrest or court supervision. Our defense lawyers can help you understand all of your options.

You have constitutional rights. Make sure you have a dedicated assault & battery defense attorney who will aggressively protect your rights.

For aggressive, dedicated, quality, affordable legal services, contact our criminal defense attorneys for a free consultation. We will protect you and we will protect your rights!

Pasadena Assault & Battery

Assault and Battery are two components making up one offense.  In tort law (civil wrongs), assault means creating fear of a battery which is about to take place.  In this case, battery means unlawful touching.  These two offenses are intentional.  The defendant intends to make the plaintiff afraid of being battered and/or intends to touch the plaintiff in a wrongful manner.  This act necessarily doesn't inflict physical injury; it can occur through throwing a rock or spitting.

Assault and battery charges can be filed as a misdemeanor or as a felony.  It depends on the occurrence.  If a gun or knife is used, this is extremely serious.  In some cases, the person’s hands can be considered a deadly weapon.

If you are accused of this crime, you should seek a criminal defense attorney immediately.  Depending on the circumstances, you can be sent to jail.

If you are the victim, you need to call the police immediately.  If there is enough evidence, the police will contact the District Attorney’s office so they can prosecute the person who committed the assault and battery against you.