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Battery Charges – Definition And Legal Penalties

Dmitry G2021-06-23T01:15:41+00:00It is a common misconception to think that assault and battery charges are basically the same deal. Assaulting a person means threatening him or her with brute force, while battery means willfully and unlawfully beating an individual using physical strength. Battery charges are very serious and may have a very negative impact on your day to day living. Legal penalties for this crime vary in line with the circumstances. These factors may include who exactly was battering a person, where it all took place, who was injured and how bad are the traumas. The most basic sentences may include a financial penalty of about $2000, or imprisonment for up to half a year in county jail. Nevertheless, if the crime was more aggravated and a peace officer was involved in the battery, the penalties may include up to $10 000 in fines or several years in jail or state prison. In addition, if...