Michigan Assault and Battery Attorneys

Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Ferndale, Troy, Warren, Sterling Heights, Rochester Hills, Farmington Hills and the Surrounding Areas in Oakland and Wayne Counties, Michigan

In Michigan, crimes involving assault and battery are taken very seriously. The potential terms of imprisonment that a defendant may face upon conviction may range from 93 days to life.

At Freedman & Freedman, we understand just how important a criminal defense attorney will be to your future, particularly in the face of violent crime charges such as assault and battery. Our firm takes on these cases throughout Warren, Sterling Heights, Troy, Rochester Hills and Royal Oak, Michigan. With over 34 years of collective legal experience and a practice wholly dedicated to our clients, we are able to accurately address each client’s particular concerns and handle their case with the utmost professionalism. Talk to a Michigan assault and battery defense lawyer today about your case and what we can do to help you.

Michigan Assault and Battery Charges

Assault and battery, although often used interchangeably or grouped together, are actually two separate criminal offenses. Assault is defined as the attempt or threat of bodily injury or violence to another person. Battery is the actual act of violence – the striking, hitting or touching of another person against their will.

A simple assault and battery case may be charged as a misdemeanor in Michigan. The offender would face, as maximum penalties, up to 1 year in county jail. However, when a deadly weapon is used, the potential penalties may escalate. Assault and battery may be charged as a felony if the perpetrator committed the act with the intent of causing serious disfigurement, for the purpose of robbery or to commit murder. Increased penalties may be imposed if the offense occurred between spouses, cohabitants or family members, as this would then constitute domestic violence.

No matter the particular assault and battery charges you’re facing, an experienced lawyer can still help. Contact an assault and battery defense attorney at our firm today!