San Diego Assault and Battery Lawyer

Southern California Criminal Defense Attorney

Assault and battery are often grouped together in a criminal charge. Assault is the attempt to or threat of causing harm to a person, whereas battery is the actual and intentional hitting or attacking of a person. An assault and battery charge can usually be brought to civil or criminal court.

Certified Criminal Defense Specialist and lawyer James N. Dicks is qualified to defend your assault and battery case. Knowing California state and federal laws and standard court proceedings has proven invaluable for lawyer Dicks in his representation of his clients. By proving that your charge was in fact self-defense, was an accident or was provoked, lawyer James Dicks may be able to help you receive alternative or lessened sentencing or get your charges dropped entirely.

Assault and Battery in San Diego, California

Under California’s “Three Strikes and You’re Out” law, avoiding an assault and battery conviction will make all the difference in your future. Because assault and battery are usually deemed violent crimes, a felony assault and battery conviction will most likely equal a “strike” on your record. Conviction for a third strike, even if the third offense is not a felony, will mean a severe prison sentence (up to 25 years in state prison).

If you have been accused of or are under investigation for assault and battery, it is important to contact a qualified defense attorney who can protect your rights and make sure that you aren’t convicted for a crime that you didn’t commit. Criminal defense attorney James N. Dicks has represented hundreds of state and federal criminal cases and is familiar with the US court system. His aggressive and effective representation and defense techniques could make all the difference in your case.

Have you been accused of assault and battery in San Diego? Contact us today.