Atlanta Domestic Battery Defense Lawyer

Battery and Domestic Violence Cases in Atlanta

Battery is an offense that is directly related to domestic violence. Though there are different classifications of this offense, battery is defined as intentionally striking, touching or physically harming someone against their will. Battery may be classified as domestic violence when it occurs between spouses, ex-spouses, people who live together, family members or people in a romantic relationship. It may be referred to as domestic battery when used in this context. Battery of a spouse or ex-spouse may also be referred to as spousal abuse.

Have you been accused of battery? Talking to an Atlanta battery defense lawyer is important. You may currently be at risk of facing criminal charges and a jail or prison sentence if you are convicted, and an attorney can work to protect your legal rights to help you avoid these serious consequences.

Following is some more information about battery and domestic violence in Atlanta:

• Simple Battery (intentionally making physical contact of an offensive nature or intentionally harming a spouse, ex-spouse, family member, cohabitant or person in a romantic relationship with the offender, against their will) - misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, punishable by up to 12 months in jail
• Battery (intentionally causing substantial physical harm or visible bodily harm to a spouse, ex-spouse, cohabitant, family member or person in a romantic relationship) -
• First offense - misdemeanor, punishable by up to 12 months in jail
• Second or subsequent offense - felony, punishable by 1 to 5 years in prison

Domestic Violence Attorney Serving Atlanta

Whether facing a first or multiple domestic violence charges related to battery, an attorney at our law firm may be able to help. Do not wait another minute longer to call a seasoned  Atlanta domestic violence lawyer from our office.  We have already helped dozens of clients throughout the Atlanta and surrounding communities, and we eagerly await your call to help you aggressively defend your battery charges.

To undergo your free consultation and find out what we can do to aid you, contact an Atlanta domestic battery attorney at our law firm today!