In California, an assault/battery is committed when one person does either of the following:
- Tries to or does physically strike another
- Acts in a threatening manner to put another in fear of immediate harm.
Also the law in California declares that a more serious or “aggravated” assault/battery occurs when one does either of the following:
- Tries to or does cause severe injury to another
- Causes injury through use of a deadly weapon
Historically, laws treated the threat of physical injury as “assault”, and the completed act of physical contact or offensive touching as “battery,” but many states, including California, no longer differentiate between the two.
If you have been charged with assault and battery, contact the experienced Southern California criminal defense lawyers at Wallin and Klarich as soon as possible. Our attorneys have been defending the rights of those facing criminal charges in California for over 30 years, providing us with the resources and knowledge to obtain a successful outcome in any criminal case. Call Wallin and Klarich today at 888-749-0034 for a case evaluation.
