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If you’re facing charges of assault and battery in Charleston, SC, our criminal defense lawyers are willing to help you fight them. Contact us to schedule a case evaluation and we will walk you through our legal strategy.
Below are the types of state assault and battery charges we handle.
Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature
A person may be charged with Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature (ABHAN) if she is alleged to have unlawfully injured another person that results in great bodily injury or the alleged act occurred in a way that was likely to produce death or great bodily injury.
Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature is a felony and if convicted an individual may be sentenced up to twenty years in prison possibly without the opportunity for parole. This is considered a violent and serious offense. An individual convicted of Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature may be listed on the Child Abuse Registry and barred from fostering or adopting children.
A conviction may also prevent an individual from lawfully obtaining a concealed weapons permit or a firearm and may carry indirect consequences such as lower pay and less opportunity for employment.
If you or someone you know has been charged with Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature, the Shealey Law Firm is here to help. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys will work tirelessly and diligently to find the best resolution for your case, while treating you with the respect and dignity you deserve.
Assault and Battery First Degree
A person may be charged with Assault and Battery in the First degree if they are alleged to have unlawfully injured another person. The alleged act must also either involve nonconsensual touching of another person’s private parts above or under their clothing with inappropriate sexual intent or have occurred during the commission of burglary, robbery, kidnapping.
A person may also be charged with assault and battery in the first degree if they allegedly threatened to injure or attempted to injury another person and appeared to have the ability to injure another person in that moment. This threat or attempt must also be done in a way that would be likely to produce death or serious bodily injury if the individual was successful or occurred during the commission of a robbery, burglary, kidnapping, or theft.
Assault and Battery in the First degree is a felony charge and can carry serious penalties and requires a strong defense team. If convicted, an individual can face up to ten years in prison and may be barred from fostering or adopting children, have their DNA listed on a permanent database, or be listed on a Child Abuse Registry.
All of these consequences can be drastic for people and their families and cause lasting damage. A strong defense can make all the difference in securing a future for you and your loved ones if you are faced with these charges. With years of experience tackling these charges and getting results, the attorneys at the Shealey Law Firm can guide you and your family through these tough times and get the best possible outcome for you and your loved ones.
Assault and Battery Second Degree
A person may be charged with Assault and Battery in the Second degree if she is alleged to have unlawfully injured another person with the present ability to injure another person in that moment. The alleged act must also either have caused or could have caused moderate bodily injury to another person or involved the nonconsensual touching of another person’s private parts either above or under their clothing.
If convicted, a person could face up to three years in prison and the possibility of a $2,500 fine. In addition to the possibility of prison time and a hefty fine, a conviction of Assault and Battery in the Second degree may bar an individual from fostering or adopting children and may require her to be listed on the Child Abuse Registry.
Beyond the legal consequences, an allegation of Assault and Battery in the Second degree can damage a person’s career, family life, and reputation. If you or a loved one is facing a charge of Assault and Battery, the experienced attorneys at the Shealey Law Firm are here to help secure a positive outcome in a difficult situation!
Assault and Battery Third Degree
A person may be charged with Assault and Battery in the Third degree if he is alleged to have injured, he is alleged to have unlawfully injured another person with the present ability to injure another person in that moment.
Assault and Battery in the Third degree carries a penalty of up to thirty days in jail and the possibility of a fine of up to $500. In addition to these penalties, Assault and Battery in the 3rd degree may also bar an individual from fostering or adopting children in the future or require him to be listed on the Child Abuse Registry depending on the circumstances of the case.
These consequences may cause a person to lose job opportunities or prevent his family life and reputation. If you or a loved one is facing a charge of Assault and Battery, the experienced attorneys at the Shealey Law Firm are here to help secure a positive outcome in a difficult situation!