Ventura Assault and Battery Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Ventura County, California

Assault and battery, although two separate offenses, are often grouped together in criminal charges. Assault occurs when an individual threatens or attempts violence against another, with the apparent ability of carrying out the threat or attempt. Battery occurs when an individual touches or strikes another in any way, when this physical contact is unwanted. As such, an individual can be charged with threatening violence and then carrying out that violence. This would constitute a typical assault and battery charge.

Because both assault and battery are violent crimes, they may count as a strike on a defendant's criminal record. Under California's Three Strikes and You're Out law, certain violent and serious felony offenses are classified as strikes. Receive a second strike and face double the typical penalties for that crime; receive third conviction on your record and face up to a lifetime in prison.

Ventura Assault and Battery Defense Lawyer

Have you been accused of assault and battery? Ventura criminal defense lawyer Richard Sudar may be able to help you. By personally evaluating the circumstances of your case and charges, along with conducting an investigation into all aspects of your assault and battery arrest and the investigation that led to your arrest, Mr. Sudar may be able to uncover important evidence or information which could overturn the prosecution's case and help the jury reach a verdict in your favor. Defense lawyer Richard Sudar's knowledge and experience in the field of criminal defense and violent crimes will work in your favor.

Whether you have been accused of simple or aggravated assault and battery, sexual assault and battery, assault with a deadly weapon or any other serious criminal offense, attorney Richard Sudar can offer you a free consultation to discuss your particular situation and see how he can help.

Contact the Law Offices of Richard Sudar today!

Ventura defense attorney Richard Sudar handles criminal cases throughout all of Ventura County, California, including the cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Newbury Park, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura (San Buenaventura).