Battery: Penalties and Punishment

The penalty for battery tends to be severe, since battery is considered a violent crime. Punishment for battery may range from probation to prison time depending on the circumstances and where the crime was committed. Read on for more detailed information about the penalty for battery.

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How is battery defined?

Under the criminal law in most states, battery is the intentional touching of – or use of force to touch – another in an offensive or injurious manner. Some of the states as well as the Model Penal Code also define battery to include situations where the actor knew or had reason to know his actions would cause the contact

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What if I can’t afford an attorney to represent me on a battery charge?

According to the U.S. Constitution, you have the right to an attorney when faced with a battery charge. If you can’t afford an attorney, you must be provided with one. Before you agree to any plea bargain, you should understand the details of your right to an attorney, how to waive those rights, and some of the consequences for waiving your right to an attorney when faced with a battery charge.

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Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Assault with a deadly weapon is a broader use of the term assault and includes a conduct which places another in fear of imminent injury or actually causes an injury through the use of a deadly weapon. Read on to learn more about the charge, defenses, and possible punishments for an assault with a deadly weapon charge.

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