Savannah Assault & Battery Defense Attorney
Assault and battery charges range from misdemeanors to serious felonies. At Robichaux Law Firm, attorney Scott C. Robichaux prosecuted these cases, including aggravated assault.
He knows how prosecutors evaluate witnesses, analyze evidence and prove intent. Scott uses his prosecutor background to build strong defenses for clients facing assault charges in Savannah and Chatham County.
What Are The Types Of Assault And Battery Charges In Georgia?
Georgia law defines assault and battery charges based on the actions and harm involved. Common examples are:
- Simple assault: Attempting to cause injury or placing someone in reasonable fear of harm. This misdemeanor carries up to 12 months in jail and fines up to $1,000.
- Simple battery: Intentionally making physical contact that insults or provokes, or causing visible harm. This misdemeanor also carries up to 12 months in jail and fines up to $1,000.
- Aggravated assault: Assault with the intent to murder, rape, or rob with a deadly weapon, or strangulation with their hands or any object. This felony carries 1 to 20 years in prison.
- Aggravated battery: Maliciously causing bodily harm to another, or seriously disfiguring someone. This felony carries 1 to 20 years in prison.
The difference between misdemeanor and felony depends on the severity of alleged injuries, whether a weapon was used and what weapon or object it was, and your intent.
How Does Robichaux Law Firm Defend Assault And Battery Charges?
At Robichaux Law Firm, we investigate every assault case to find valid defenses and challenge weak evidence. Our defense strategies include:
- Self-defense: Georgia law lets you use reasonable force to protect yourself from harm
- Defense of others: You can legally defend family members or strangers from attack
- Mutual combat: Both parties willingly engaged in the fight
- False accusation: The alleged victim lied or identified the wrong person
- Lack of intent: The contact was accidental
We prepare for court by interviewing witnesses, obtaining video footage, reviewing medical records and examining police reports for errors. When physical evidence contradicts accusations or witnesses give conflicting accounts, we use those weaknesses to challenge the case.
Assault Charges In Domestic Violence Cases
Many assault and battery charges involve family members or household members. These cases may include family violence labels. They carry extra penalties, including loss of gun rights and protective orders. Scott trained police on domestic violence investigations and knows how officers handle these overlapping charges.
The Former Prosecutor Advantage
Scott handled serious assault cases as a prosecutor. He knows what makes these cases strong or weak. Prosecutors must prove you intended to cause harm and were not acting in lawful self-defense. When the state cannot meet this burden or when evidence supports your right to defend yourself, we fight for dismissal or reduced charges.
Results-Driven Assault & Battery Representation
Scott C. Robichaux provides strategic and comprehensive defense against assault and battery charges, ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies, including aggravated assault. He consistently achieves favorable outcomes for our clients:
- Felony Aggravated Assault | Result: DISMISSED.
- Simple Battery | Result: DISMISSED.
- Felony Terroristic Threats | Result: REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR.
Clients facing the most challenging criminal charges can trust him to provide a comprehensive, effective, and results-driven defense.
Call For Your Free Assault Defense Consultation
If you face assault or battery charges in Savannah, Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and neighboring counties, former prosecutor Scott C. Robichaux will review your case. Call us at 912-912-5807 or use this online form to book your free and private consultation.