Assault and Battery
While in some states assault and battery are addressed as one crime, under Illinois law, assaults and batteries are separate offenses. Assault is the threat of harming another physically without actually incurring bodily harm. A person who has reasonable fear of injury based on threat of violence may file assault charges. Battery is an actual physical attack on another person, which ranges from insulting physical contact to bodily injury. There are varying degrees of severity for assault and battery depending on whether use of a deadly weapon was involved and the seriousness of the injury inflicted. Some assault and battery charges are classified as misdemeanors while others are felonies. At the Law Offices of Steven H. Mevorah & Associates, our criminal defense lawyers regularly represent clients in many different types of assault and battery charges, including those of the following nature:
Criminal Defense Against Assault and Battery Because the consequences of assault and battery conviction can lead to extreme penalties and a criminal record that follows you thereafter, choosing the right lawyer to defend your case is an important decision. We bring to the table experience in representing assault or battery cases that spans from 1979 to the present. Our attorneys file pre-trial motions to protect your rights and spare no efforts in devising an effective strategy for your case. Using thorough investigative efforts, we leave no stone unturned and, whenever possible, work to have charges reduced or dropped. Rely on our expertise and commitment to an aggressive defense on your behalf. Find out how we can help you fight your charges through a free initial consultation. Weekend and evening appointments are available, and our offices are conveniently located in three locations throughout Chicagoland area. Contact Us Online or Call 630-932-9100 to arrange a free consultation. The Law Firm of Steven H. Mevorah & Associates with offices in Lombard, Bloomingdale and Chicago Illinois focuses on various aspects of criminal law including assault and battery, domestic violence, juvenile crime in DuPage County and throughout the Chicagoland area. Our skilled Criminal Law Attorneys also serve the local Chicago area communities of Addison, Bloomingdale, Burr Ridge, Carol Stream, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Hinsdale, Itasca, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Brook, Villa Park, Warrenville, Wheaton, Willowbrook, Winfield and Woodridge IL. |
Illinois Criminal Defense Lawyer in Chicago, Lombard, and Bloomingdale