Vista Assault & Battery Defense
Battery means intentionally using force or violence on another person without his or her consent. Assault is basically an attempted battery. Battery can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending mostly on how serious any injuries were. If “great bodily injury” is charged, battery becomes a strike under the three strikes law. Penalties may include jail, prison time, fines, probation or parole, and other penalties.
Vista, CA and San Diego county authorities take assault allegations very seriously. Penalties can be severe and include prison time, loss of child custody, trouble securing and/or retaining employment. Because the penalties for assault and battery can be severe, it is important to hire an experienced Vista, CA assault defense attorney as soon as possible. If you’ve been arrested on assault charges, it is important not to talk to anyone including law enforcement until you have an attorney present who fully understands your rights and can guide you through the criminal proceedings.
Scott R. Cadzow will evaluate your unique situation, review your charges, review any evidence and documentation and after consulting with you, recommend a defense strategy geared towards maintaining your freedom and receiving the best possible outcome for your case.
I have personally defended hundreds of individuals in criminal cases including those charged with:
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Domestic assault – altercation with a spouse
- Simple assault
- Battery
- Felony assault and battery involving severe bodily injury and/or use of a weapon
