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Assault & Battery Laws In Kentucky

Assault and battery are two distinct crimes that can be used in one expression to define the unlawful and unwarranted touching of another individual. Assault is the threat of harmful touching, and battery is the actual offensive act of harmfully touching another person.

One of the primary distinctions between the two offenses is whether touching or contact was actually made. For battery to be proven, contact is an essential element. For assault, there must be an absence of contact.

Defenses To Assault And Battery In Central Kentucky

If you have been charged with assault and battery in central Kentucky, we encourage you to schedule a case evaluation with our Bowling Green lawyer. Since the firm was founded more than five years ago, we have been striving to obtain the best possible results for our clients. With two years of experience as a public defender, our attorney is prepared to handle your criminal matter in the most effective manner possible.

Some of the defenses to assault and battery include:

  • Consent by victim
  • Self-defense of defendant
  • Defense of others
  • Defense of property
  • Performance of duty
  • Performance of authority

Assault and battery is considered to be an invasion of the personal security of the victim, and the wrongdoer may have to pay for damages in some cases. If the person accused of assault and battery is found civilly liable, then a jury will determine the amount of damages owed to the victim by the defendant.

The defendant can also be held criminally liable, which can result in criminal punishments, such as imprisonment and fines.

At the Law Office of Dwight Burton, PLLC, we devote our personal time and attention to helping you pursue the best possible result. As a solo practitioner, our Bowling Green criminal defense attorney can personally help you navigate the case with the objective of having your charges reduced or dismissed.

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