San Diego Assault and Battery Lawyer & Attorney

Being charged with assault and battery in San Diego can carry significant consequences, and the term 'assault and battery' can encompass several different alleged actions. Below is a brief look at some of the different charges that fall within the overall definition of assault and battery, but if you've been arrested and charged with any sort of related crime, contact a San Diego assault and battery lawyer at Kerry Steigerwalt & Associates today to schedule an initial consultation.

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a charge that involves violence that occurs between one domestic partner and another. It does not necessarily have to occur within a couple's home, but does involve some action or form of abuse. Generally, if a domestic violence complaint is made, the police will take immediate measures to minimize the risk of additional incidents occurring. However, this does not mean that you are without rights.

Assault Charge

Assault is generally defined as threatening to inflict bodily harm on another person in such a way that the alleged victim reasonably believes that said infliction of harm is imminent. A person can also be charged with aggravated assault if he or she inflicts harm on a person while committing a different crime.

Battery

Battery is defined as the intentional infliction of bodily harm on another person without his or her permission. Unlike assault, actual physical contact is required. Like assault, there are many different forms of battery, including simple battery, sexual battery, domestic violence battery and aggravated battery.

Vehicular Manslaughter

A person will be charged with vehicular manslaughter if he or she negligently drove a vehicle that causes the death of another human being. A person does not necessarily need to have been drinking for this charge to apply, as any sort of negligent or reckless driving that leads to a death or deaths can result in a felony charge of vehicular manslaughter.

Weapons Charges

Weapons-related charges can also be tied to assault and battery in certain circumstances, and generally speaking, the presence or use of a weapon during the commission of an assault or battery will lead to much more serious charges, especially if that weapon is discharged during the commission of the alleged crime.

As you see, being charged with any form of assault and battery in San Diego can bring serious consequences if you are convicted. If you are facing this situation, you need to contact a San Diego assault and battery lawyer at Kerry Steigerwalt & Associates as soon as possible to get the process of protecting and asserting your Constitutional rights started.