Aggressive, Strong Defense Against Assault and Battery Charges
The crimes of assault and battery - while different in one significant way - can both result in serious penalties. Assault involves the threat or attempt to cause bodily harm to another person through physical contact. Battery involves actually completing an act of violence or harmful, offensive contact against someone.
If you are charged with either or both of these crimes in Florida, attorney Jeanette Bigney can explain what you are facing and what defense options you may have. With more than 10 years of experience as an Orlando assault and battery defense attorney, Ms. Bigney has the knowledge and skill needed to protect your rights. Before beginning her career as a defense lawyer, Ms. Bigney prosecuted cases with the State's Attorney's Office, where she spent time working in the specialized battery prosecution unit. She understands how to negotiate with prosecutors and works hard to have charges reduce or dropped whenever possible. If you case goes to trial, you can rely on her to present your case effectively.
To arrange a free consultation to discuss your specific situation, please call 404-377-0161 or contact her law firm online.
An Attorney Who Understands Your Concerns
Many individuals who are charged with assault or battery find themselves in this situation unexpectedly. Common scenarios include bar fights,school yard fights, using force to protect your personal property or making contact with another person who mistakes the contact for violence.
Defending against an assault or battery charge requires a thorough understanding of the legal technicalities of these charges. Attorney Bigney actively investigates the charges to determine all possible defenses:
- Were you acting in self-defense?
- Were you acting reasonably in the situation?
- Were you defending another person or their own personal property?
Ms. Bigney will sit down with you and listen, developing a thorough understanding of what happened. With that understanding, she will being constructing a defense based on the facts and sound strategy.
Defending All Assault and Battery Charges
In Florida, you may be charged with either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the particular circumstances of your case. Ms Bigney has the experience and knowledge needed to defend against all of these charges, including:
- Domestic violence battery
- Aggravated battery
- Aggravated assault
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Misdemeanor battery
- Felony battery
- Assault and battery charges against juveniles
Your immediate plan should be to refrain from making any statement to anyone without counsel from an attorney. As your lawyer,Ms. Bigney's first goal will be to prevent charges from being filed, if possible. The seriousness of the circumstances and injuries, as well as the strength of the evidence against you, will affect the prosecutor's willingness to negotiate a lesser charge.
Contact an Orange County Criminal Assault Charges Attorney
Florida attorney Jeanette Bigney is a former prosecutor and has vast experience serving clients around Central Florida. Her law office is located in downtown Orlando, near the Orange County Courthouse and the Orange County Juvenile Courthouse. For a free consultation, call 407-680-2114 or contact her law firm online.
Attorney Jeanette Bigney is available for consultations weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on weekends and evenings by appointment. Credit cards are accepted.
