Assault & Battery Lawyer in Nashville, Tennessee
If you or a loved one faces criminal charges for assault and battery in Tennessee or Kentucky, please contact Phillips Law, PLLC immediately. We provide outstanding legal support and guidance to individuals who are under investigation or who have been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony assault and battery crime. As a team of skilled Tennessee assault and battery lawyers, we will work together to strategically build a strong defense on your behalf.
Violent Crimes Attorney
Assault and battery is a violent crime that can be charged together as one crime or separately depending upon the circumstances of a case. Assault occurs when a person threatens to use violence against another person with intent of causing bodily injury. Battery is the act of actual physical violence against a person. If a weapon is used or a person is gravely injured, then assault and battery may also be charged as aggravated assault or aggravated battery, leading to enhanced penalties if convicted.
Penalties for assault & battery in Tennessee & Kentucky may include, but are not limited to:
- Long Term Jail or Prison Sentence
- Large Monetary Fines
- Victim Restitution
- Mandatory Community Service
- Anger Management Classes
- License Suspension or Revocation
- Possible “Strike”
- Mandatory Probation
- Parole
- Mark on Criminal Record
Superior Criminal Defense Lawyer Handling Assault & Battery Charges
Penalties for assault and battery are very harsh because many victims may require a lifetime of medical care and/or therapy. In some instances, victims may even die as a result of their injuries which would then result in additional murder charges. In order to protect you or a loved one’s legal rights and your future, it is critical that you speak with a professional Tennessee assault and battery lawyer immediately.
At Phillips Law, PLLC we are dedicated to safeguarding our client’s rights throughout the entire legal process. Please contact a Tennessee assault and battery attorney at Phillips Law, PLLC today to schedule a free case consultation. We can immediately review the facts of your case to determine what stance we may take to best protect your freedom. In addition, we can negotiate with state or federal prosecutors to have charges lowered or dismissed completely before a case even goes to trial.
Phillips Law, PLLC also handles other criminal cases including those involving weapons charges, murder, sex crimes, hate crimes, DUI (driving under the influence), domestic violence and federal crimes.
Attorney James Phillips of Phillips Law, PLLC is proud to provide legal services to clients throughout middle Tennessee, including the cities of Nashville and Clarksville. Our firm also represents clients throughout Southern Kentucky.
Need a Tennessee assault & battery lawyer? Contact us today!