Item: Los Angeles DUI Lawyers Hoffman and Associates
Rating: 5
Author: Micaiah Botts

Assault & Battery

California Assault & Battery Defense Attorneys

The skilled defense attorneys at Hoffman & Associates have successfully represented thousands of clients facing assault & battery charges. If you or someone you know is facing these serious charges, we can help.

Assault and battery are terms used to describe two different types of offenses. Assault is generally defined as a threat to inflict injury with the perceived ability to do so. Also, assault can be categorized as any intentional display of force that would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm. Despite popular belief, no physical contact needs to be made for a person to be charged with assault.

Battery can charged as a misdemeanor or felony and is defined as applying force to another person, resulting in harmful or offensive contact. Aggravated battery is battery accompanied by circumstances that make it more severe.

Examples of Assault & Battery in California

Generally, assault occurs before battery since you can’t batter someone without assaulting them first. If a person is touched by the person alleged to have committed the assault, then a battery occurs. If a person is not actually touched, but only threatened, then the offense is considered to be an assault. In order to prove battery, the prosecution must prove these three facts occurred:

The act was willful
Force or violence was used
The act occurred upon another person

A simple illustration of assault & battery would be during a fight. For example, if two people began arguing in a bar in close physical proximity and one person took a swing at the other, but missed. At that point, a criminal defense attorney could argue that only assault had occurred because there was no physical contact made. However, if one of the bar patrons actually did land a punch on the other, the offense would rise to the level of assault & battery because of the physical contact.

Experienced Assault & Battery Defense Lawyers

The physical and legal consequences of assault & battery can be very serious. Only a knowledgeable defense attorney can counsel you on your rights and defend your good reputation if you are facing assault & battery charges in California. At Hoffman & Associates, we never presume guilt, but rather we understand that there are two sides to every story. Our attorneys will review all the evidence in your case and look for errors in the investigation or other avenues to help you avoid conviction on assault & battery charges. We are committed to protecting our clients’ rights and reputations in courtrooms throughout California. Call us today to discuss the specific facts of your assault & battery case.

Los Angeles Office
5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600
Los Angeles, California 90036
Phone: (323) 655-3900
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San Diego Office
12707 High Bluff Drive, Suite 200
San Diego, California 92130
Phone: (760) 942-0069
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I can't begin to thank Mr. Hoffman enough for his extensive efforts throughout the entire case. He went absolutely above and beyond throughout the entire process. From day one he was immediately actively pursuing ways to prevent my case from ever going to court and once that was no longer an option, actively began working on getting the case ultimately dismissed. His communication was consistent and reassuring, despite my frantic worries all the time... Micaiah Botts

My family and I simply owe our life and future to Ron Hoffman. If you are looking for a lawyer that goes above and beyond the call of duty you can't find a better lawyer than Ron. He took my case head on from the moment I called his office. I was involved in an accidental hit and run where I was unaware of the injury. Every step of the way, Ron guided me through an almost two year long investigation and court settlement process and was constantly by my side through out every crossroad... Bill Martin

Ron Hoffman and his staff were Fantastic when dealing with such a serious issue of DUI. When I first Called Ron I was very nervous and worried for my daughter and her freedom. She had a failure to appear on top of her DUI and I knew just how bad this could be. Ron was able to immediately put me at ease and gave me the confidence that there was hope and a light at the end of the tunnel. Ron was able to get the failure to appear dismissed and also no jail time for my daughter... Claude Brown

I have been working with Mr. Hoffman for over 11 years. I have seen first hand his genuine dedication to his clients, and how his experience, knowledge and passion have gotten clients fantastic results. He treats each of his clients as his only client, and takes the time to develop detailed strategies and defenses for each individual case. I have never hesitated to refer Mr. Hoffman to anyone who has asked me for a good Criminal Defense attorney. He is a fantastic attorney!... Neeta P.

I had a DUI issue recently. I have never had a problem with the law as serious as this one. I did panic a bit after and knew I had to get a lawyer to help my future. I researched the Web and read the reviews for awesome DUI Lawyers. Hiring a lawyer can be intimidating. Ron's 30 years experience and step by step guidance helped me with my case. Jonie was amazing with keeping me calm. Ron Hoffman is a great lawyer and I would refer any friends or family to him... Manuel Gomez

Ron was so accommodating and professional. With a Firm like his you wouldn't expect him to be as accessible, but he immediately returned phone calls, was easy to communicate with and was very sympathetic to my situation. He went above and beyond and was able to get a better result than I'd hoped or expected. I highly recommend Ron Hoffman and his firm. He made a difficult and anxiety fueled process bearable and made me feel safe. He is a lovely man. One does not wish to need a criminal attorney, but if you do need one, Ron's the guy to call... Teri A.

Ron and his team were the perfect pairing for what I needed taken care of. Every step of the way he was extremely helpful and informative (not his first rodeo). His work ethic and attitude were exemplary and it showed with the results of using his services. I would recommend anyone I know to give Ron a call if they need help in his realm of expertise. Many thanks Ron and associates!... Donald N.

I didn't hire a lawyer for my first DUI... What a mistake! Ronald goes above and beyond with his art and knowledge of custom strategy according to your case. lawyer of the year (every year)... Adam R.

I hate lawyers. They are hard to get a hold of, greedy and unreliable. Ron is the opposite of all these things. He deserves 6 stars, and I very much recommend him. He helped me through my case with nothing but kindness, understanding, and knowledge and eventually got it dropped. Thanks for everything Ron!... Avi Z.

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