Facing assault & Battery charges in sc?
There are a million ways you may have found yourself in need of an assault and battery attorney in South Carolina.
Maybe you got into a scuffle with some friends at a bar downtown. Or you may have gotten carried away during a heated argument with a fellow employee at work.
Regardless of how you got here, you are now in need of an assault and battery attorney to build a defense and protect your future. Otherwise, you could be facing jail time, a criminal record, job loss, and that’s just the start of it. In addition, we’re guessing you probably feel a little lost, confused, and in need of guidance.
The Basics of Assault & Battery Charges in South Carolina:
Assault and battery may be separate charges in some states, but in South Carolina the charge is one and the same. “Assault & Battery” is one charge in Lexington, Columbia, Aiken and Newberry, SC. Generally, assault & battery is the unlawful injury, attempt to injure, or offer to injure another person.
There are 4 assault & battery charges:
- Assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature
- Assault and battery 1st degree
- Assault and battery 2nd degree
- Assault and battery 3rd degree
The type of charge you face depends on the facts and circumstances of your particular case. The penalties that accompany the charges are serious and can negatively impact your life and family.
Choose the attorney that’s right for you.
The first step in the process is finding an assault & battery attorney who has experience navigating the criminal court system.
You need a lawyer who:
- Has a thorough understanding of of the criminal justice system. An experienced lawyer and former prosecutor knows what to expect, and it’s that kind of experience that helps to build a solid defense.
- Is honest and forthcoming. For peace of mind you need to know all possibilities and potential outcomes so you can make an informed decision.
- Will be there for you and your family. Facing criminal charges can be scary and confusing, especially if this is your first time facing criminal charges.
- Is a former prosecutor for Orangeburg and Lexington County.
- Will build the very best defense possible given your situation
- Provide you with sound advice every step of the way
- Work to protect your future
Kent Collins has over 15 years of experience defending clients from criminal charges of all kinds, including assault and battery.
If you are in the Lexington, Columbia, Aiken, or Newberry area and need help with your assault and battery charge(s) dial 803-808-0905 or use our contact form to send us an email.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE (ABHAN)
ABHAN is the most serious assault and battery charge in South Carolina. These charges involve the unlawful injury to another person and either great bodily injury results or the act is committed in such a way that is likely to result in great bodily injury or death.
This charge is a felony, and a conviction could get you up to 20 years in prison.
ASSAULT & BATTERY 1ST DEGREE
Assault & Battery 1st Degree is committed when one person unlawfully:
- Injures another person and the act:
- Involves nonconsensual touching of the private parts, or
- Occurred during a theft, robbery, burglary or kidnapping.
- Offers or attempts to injure another person with the present ability to do so and:
- Is likely to produce great bodily injury or death, or
- Occurred during a theft, robbery, burglary or kidnapping.
A conviction for this charge could get you up to 10 years in prison.
ASSAULT & BATTERY 2ND DEGREE
Assault & Battery 2nd Degree is committed when a person unlawfully injures another person, or offers or attempts to injure another person with the present ability to do so, and:
- Moderate bodily injury results or could have resulted, or
- Involves non-consensual touching of the private parts of another person.
A 2nd degree assault and battery charge is a misdemeanor and can get you up to three years in prison and/or up to a $2,500 fine.
ASSAULT & BATTERY – 3RD DEGREE
Assault & battery 3rd degree is when one person unlawfully injures another person, or offers or attempts to injure another person with the present ability to do so.
This charge is a misdemeanor, and a conviction can bring a sentence of up to 30 days in jail and/or up to a $500 fine.
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