Conroe Assault and Battery Attorney

What is the Difference Between Assault & Battery?

Assault & battery is a serious crime and the penalties can be significant:

• A criminal assault is the threats made to another that causes that person to fear for his or her safety.
• Battery is the unwanted or inappropriate touching or hurting of another.

Assault & battery requires a strong defense from an experienced defense attorney. Attorney Doug Atkinson understands the difficulties a person faces if convicted of a crime. He offers competent legal counsel and effective defense against all types of assault & battery charges.

If an individual is arrested and charged with assault or the more serious offense of assault & battery, contact a Montgomery County assault and battery lawyer and seek immediate legal advice from a knowledgeable Conroe assault and battery attorney. An aggressive defense can make the difference in the extent of penalties imposed by a judge at sentencing. Attorney Atkinson defends his clients with the goal of the best possible outcome considering the circumstances of the assault & battery incident.

Facing charges for assault and battery? Get aggressive defense from our Conroe assault and battery lawyer by contacting us today.

About Assault & Battery in Texas

Many factors can determine if an assault & battery is a misdemeanor or felony offense. A simple threat or a slight touch may result in a misdemeanor with minor penalties or dismissed case. A major assault & battery crime involving domestic violence, gang-related activities, or injuries to a victim can carry maximum penalties for the offender. Penalties can include incarceration, large fines and court costs, anger management counseling, community service, and other penalties that a judge determines is appropriate to the crime.

A prosecution must produce evidence and prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the crime of assault & battery occurred. A defense can challenge each piece of evidence including:

• Search and seizure warrants
• Police arrest procedures and reports
• Victim and witness statements
• Forensics

It is essential to have a defense that can detect the weaknesses in a prosecution case. Doug Atkinson is experienced in the courtroom and knows how to get the desired results for his clients. Make an appointment today for a consultation regarding an assault & battery case.

Contact our Conroe assault and battery lawyer if arrested for committing assault & battery.