Concord Assault & Battery Lawyer
Defending Against Assault & Battery Charges in North Carolina
Assault and/or battery is a common crime that usually involved inflicting or threatening to inflict injury on another party. Assault usually occurs when a person attempts to physically injure another party. This can also include subcategories such as domestic violence or assault with a deadly weapon.
Before you make any statements to the police, it is important to hire an attorney as soon as possible. Our Concord criminal defense attorney at Scott C. Robertson Law Office, P.C. has represented clients in Cabarrus County who have faced assault charges for more than two decades.
If you are facing assault and battery charges in North Carolina, contact our dedicated Concord criminal defense lawyer today at (704) 795-9200 to discuss your case and begin assembling your defense.
Assault vs. Battery in North Carolina
In North Carolina, assault and battery are two separate criminal offenses, and there are distinct differences between them.
- Assault is defined as an intentional act that causes a person to reasonably fear an imminent physical attack. In other words, assault is the threat of violence or the use of words or actions that make someone believe they are about to be physically harmed. In North Carolina, assault can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the severity of the offense.
- Battery, on the other hand, is the intentional and unlawful use of force against another person. This can include hitting, punching, kicking, or any other act of physical violence. Unlike assault, which requires only the threat of violence, battery involves actual physical contact. In North Carolina, battery is typically charged as a misdemeanor, but it can be elevated to a felony charge if the victim suffers serious injury or if the offender has prior convictions for violent crimes.
It is also worth noting that North Carolina law recognizes the offense of "assault and battery," which refers to the combination of the two offenses. This means that if someone threatens violence and then follows through with physical contact, they could be charged with assault and battery. However, if there is no physical contact, the offense would be charged as assault only.
Don’t delay; call (704) 795-9200 today or contact us online to schedule your initial case evaluation.