Assault & Battery
Assault & Battery Defense Attorneys in Massachusetts
A skilled criminal defense lawyer will make sure that your rights are not violated after you have been charged with assault and battery. We, the attorneys at Wight & Roche, will seek justice in defending against assault or battery charges. We investigate the case and build the defense that is best for your circumstances.
To protect your defense case, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible after you are charged with assault or battery. We practice in both the state and federal courts of Massachusetts and southeast New Hampshire.
Assault and Battery in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Assault and battery are often confused for one other. Assault is a threat of violence that induces fear or threat of harm to another. Assault requires that you had the intent to threaten. Battery, on the other hand, is the actual unlawful contact between two people that without consent and intent is irrelevant. We know that heated situations can escalate without provocation. Whether you were involved in an intense argument, a bar fight or a brawl, your assault or battery charges could affect you for the rest of your life.
When you are charged with any violent crime, the consequences are serious. You may be facing large fines, jail time or probation. Aggravating factors, such as the presence of a weapon, can lead to the following related charges:
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Manslaughter
- Felony assault or battery
- Misdemeanor assault or battery
- Domestic assault
Knowledgeable and Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyers
We are experienced in defending against serious charges in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. We know the courts of Essex County, Middlesex County, and Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and, Rockingham, Hillsborough and Strafford County, New Hampshire, extremely well.
Our extensive knowledge of the local courts allows us to handle the specifics of your case more effectively — nothing surprises us and we are prepared to handle your defense, no matter how complicated. Our credibility with local attorneys and judges allows us to negotiate for alternatives to prison time if you decide to avoid trial.
We will respect your choices and be honest, accessible and approachable throughout your case. Contact us to begin working on your assault or battery defense today.
