Assault and Battery Charges Defense Attorney

If you have been charged with assault and battery, the stakes are high. Consult with our criminal defense counsel Gillmore & Wilson, LLC, as soon as possible. You may feel the verdict is out of your hands, but it's not. Our criminal defense attorneys will help you understand how the law applies to your case and what steps we can take to protect your rights.

We will help you in building a case and may be able to minimize or dismiss the charges. Our attorneys have over 40 years of combined legal experience. We will work hard to fight for your rights and freedom and advise you on future measures to take and what to avoid to safeguard your rights.

Kansas Law and Definitions

Although generally referred to as one crime, assault and battery are two different acts that frequently occur concurrently. Assault and battery may result in prison time, fines, and other serious implications.

Our attorneys at Gillmore & Wilson, LLC will defend you against the following Kansas criminal charges:

●       Kansas Code 21-3408. Assault refers to threats or acts that place an individual in fear for their safety.

●       Kansas Code 21-3412. The battery is defined as actual physical contact. It might be punching or other physical force that causes bodily injury, or it can be pushing, shoving, slapping, or another contact.

●       Kansas Code 21-3412a. Domestic battery is defined as battery against a spouse, partner, ex-spouse, parent, or other adult family member.

●       Kansas Code 21-3414. An aggravated battery is defined as a battery that causes serious physical harm or employed the use of a weapon.

Depending on the specifics of the charges, if found guilty, a defendant may be sentenced to pay major fines of up to $7,500 and prison sentences of up to 20 years.

Defense Against Assault and Battery Charges

The skilled criminal defense attorneys at Gillmore & Wilson, LLC may use various defense strategies for a client charged with assault and battery. Though not a complete list of all possible defenses, some of these include:

●       Self-defense. The defendant reacted to an imminent danger and was not the aggressor.

●       Duress. The defendant was coerced into violent conduct by another person through intimidation or pressure.

●       Defense of others. The defendant acted to defend another person who was threatened or harmed.

●       Defense of property. The defendant acted in response to a threat or damage to property.

●       Mistaken identity. There is no evidence that the defendant was the one who committed the crime.

Speak With a Newton, Kansas, Assault and Battery Charges Defense Attorney

If you are being charged with assault and battery in the Newton, Kansas, area, it is important to speak with a skilled criminal defense attorney immediately. The experienced lawyers at Gillmore & Wilson, LLC will work diligently to protect your rights and ensure you get the best possible results.

Call us at (316) 283-1550 to discuss your charges, or use our online contact form to send a message and set up a consultation.

We serve Newton, Hesston, Sedgwick, Halstead, Peabody, and the surrounding Kansas communities.