Beverly Hills Assault and Battery Lawyer

In California, assault and battery are harshly prosecuted crimes and finding an aggressive, hard-hitting attorney who can protect your rights is critical. Beverly Hills criminal defense attorney Robert M. Bernstein has successfully defended hundreds of assault and battery cases, preventing conviction and serious criminal penalties to people in the same situation as you or someone you know.

Although often heard together and used interchangeably, assault and battery are two separate criminal offenses and are defined under California law as follows:

Assault is the attempt or threat of violence upon a person, with the apparent ability to carry out the threat.    Simple assault may be punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

Battery is the unlawful use of force or violence upon another person. Simple battery may be punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

A defendant facing charges of this nature may face misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on a number of aggravating factors: the use of a deadly weapon, serious bodily injury, an attack on a peace officer, and more.

Criminal Attorney for Assault and Battery in Beverly Hills

Assault and battery are very serious crimes, and allegations of these should be met with equally serious criminal defense representation. Beverly Hills assault and battery lawyer Robert Bernstein offers you the aggressive legal counsel you need in the face of these charges. With experience as a former prosecutor and almost 20 years of legal experience, Mr. Bernstein can approach your case with a strategy that addresses your particular concerns and offers you the greatest opportunity at a positive resolution. He knows how to find the prosecutor’s weaknesses and create a winning strategy based on self-defense, mistaken identity or lack of physical evidence. Or, he may discover that your rights have been violated by law enforcement illegally entering your premises.

For a free initial consultation regarding your assault and battery charges, contact Beverly Hills criminal defense attorney Robert M. Bernstein today.