Battery Lawyer for Long Island
Were you charged with battery?
Battery is defined as the unwarranted and unlawful physical contact towards another with the intent to harm or cause injury. There are serious penalties for anyone convicted of battery and the need for a strong legal presence in your court cannot be underestimated. A Long Island criminal lawyer can provide you with professional legal representation and a helping hand during these difficult times.
Fighting Battery Charges in Long Island
Depending on the severity of the attack and the damages done, you can face severe penalties. Details such as whether a weapon was involved (including weapons such as household item, or any other item), injuries sustained by victim, can increase the severity of the punishment in a conviction. Common penalties for battery include:
- Jail or prison time
- Court ordered counseling and community service
- Restraining orders
- Loss of child custody and visitation rights
- Felony charge on your permanent record
We provide our clients with a dedicated and accomplished defense attorney to guide them through the entire legal process. Fifty combined years of legal experience has brought great success to our firm. We always fight to reduce or eliminate the charges against you.
It is extremely dangerous to be accused of battery, as a conviction can lead to permanent damage to you, your future prospects, including employment, as well as to your freedom. We urge you to contact Jacoby & Jacoby to pursue any opportunity to avoid conviction. Our legal team reviews each case very thoroughly to determine the best defense options to employ. In many assault & battery charges, there is more information than what was provided by the alleged victim. We are committed to helping you to pursue a positive case outcome and work tirelessly to find the best defense for charges of battery. Don't wait to
contact a Long Island criminal attorney from our team.