Assault & Battery

Experienced Southern California Assault and Battery Defense

Under California law, assault and battery are two separate charges. Battery is touching or hitting another person without their permission, while assault is only an attempt to do so, such as threatening someone with violence. Either one can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor, or you could be charged with both.

At Barney B. Gibbs, Attorney at Law, I have been representing people across Southern California who have been charged with assault or battery for over 25 years. I have handled over 2,000 criminal cases and more than 100 jury trials. Contact me now to schedule a free consultation about your case. I am available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and I can meet you in jail.

As a California criminal defense trial attorney, I have defended many people charged with assault and battery, as well as other violent crimes such as:

• Assault with a deadly weapon: Threatening to harm a person using a fist, gun, car, or other dangerous instrument
• Disorderly conduct: Disruption of the public peace
• Resisting arrest: Interfering with your arrest by a police officer
• Obstruction of justice: Interfering with a police officer, law enforcement official, or other person performing their legal duties
• Assault on a police officer: The use of threats or violence against a police officer
• Domestic violence: Threats, stalking, or violence against a spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, partner, or family member

I will fight for reasonable bail or bond, or to keep you out of jail on your own recognizance. If you are convicted, I also help with alternative sentencing options.

If You Are Arrested for Assault or Battery, Hire an Experienced Local Lawyer

If you are charged with an assault and battery, it can be very helpful to hire a lawyer who is not only experienced in defending these cases but also very familiar with the local courts. Having lived in Orange County all my life, I am personally familiar with all the local court rules, judges, and prosecutors. I have successfully argued for the dismissal of over a 1,000 criminal charges, and I can help you determine your best defense strategy, including a plea bargain, alternative sentence, diversion, or trial.

Defend yourself against an assault and battery charge. To schedule a free consultation about your legal options with an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney, contact me through this Web site.